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HR 166 105th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Damages Employee rights Government Operations and Politics Government liability Labor and Employment Law Legal fees Parties to actions Recruiting of employees State employees Veterans' employment Wage restitution

Veterans' Job Protection Act

Introduced: January 7, 1997 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 16, 1997
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 24, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
Jan 9, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E79)
Jan 7, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 7, 1997
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Veterans' Job Protection Act - Revises provisions relating to authorized employee actions against a State or private employer for the enforcement of certain veterans' reemployment rights. Authorizes a person who receives from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs a notification that efforts to resolve a complaint were unsuccessful to request that the Secretary refer such complaint to the Attorney General (AG) for commencement of an action for relief in the appropriate U.S. district court. Allows a person, in lieu of proceedings through the AG or after being refused representation by the AG, to commence his or her own action against a State employer, requiring such action to be brought in the name of the United States. Outlines procedures with respect to such an action, allowing the United States to intervene and proceed with the action. Provides that the United States shall not be liable for expenses incurred by an individual in bringing such an action.

What's happening now July 16, 1997

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1