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HR 166 105th Congress House

Veterans' Job Protection Act

Official title: To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the conditions under which an action may be brought against a State to enforce veterans' reemployment rights, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 11, 1998 See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security DamagesEmployee rightsGovernment Operations and PoliticsGovernment liability
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Labor and EmploymentLawLegal feesParties to actionsRecruiting of employeesState employeesVeterans' employmentWage restitution
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It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 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
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 Latest action July 16, 1997

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

 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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 1
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Sherman, Brad
California · Feb 11, 1998
CHRISTENSEN, DONNA
· Feb 4, 1997
FROST, MARTIN
· Feb 4, 1997
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 166: Veterans' Job Protection Act. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-166/
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H.R. 166, 105th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-166/.
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