Protect Veteran Jobs Act
Protect Veteran Jobs Act
Plain Language Summary
# Protect Veteran Jobs Act Summary **What the Bill Does:** The Protect Veteran Jobs Act would allow veterans who were fired or dismissed from federal government jobs without cause between January 20, 2025, and when the bill becomes law to get their jobs back. These veterans could be reinstated to their old positions or any other federal job they're qualified for. Additionally, all federal agencies would have to report to Congress regularly (through January 2029) about any veteran employees they've removed or dismissed, including how many were let go and why. **Who It Affects:** This bill directly impacts veterans employed by federal agencies who lost their jobs during the specified timeframe without justifiable cause.
It also affects federal agencies, which would face new reporting requirements, and Congress, which would receive these employment reports as part of oversight responsibilities. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but hasn't yet been voted on by the full House. Sponsor Derek Tran, a Democratic representative from California, introduced the legislation in the 119th Congress.
CRS Official Summary
Protect Veteran Jobs ActThis bill provides reinstatement eligibility to veterans who were involuntarily removed or otherwise dismissed without cause from civil service positions from January 20, 2025, through the date of enactment of this bill. Such veterans must be eligible for reinstatement to their former positions or any other civil service positions for which they are qualified.Each executive branch agency must regularly report through January 20, 2029, to Congress regarding veteran employees who were removed or otherwise dismissed from the agency, including the total number of employees removed and the reasons for the dismissals.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.