H.R. 696 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
To prohibit any hiring freeze from affecting the Department of Veterans Affairs.
H.R. 696 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jan 24, 2017, sponsored by Kurt Schrader with 98 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 24, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 98
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
This bill declares that the memorandum titled "Presidential Memorandum Regarding the Hiring Freeze" published on January 23, 2017, or any other substantially similar memorandum, executive order, or other action by the President to prevent a department or agent of the federal government from filing vacant federal civilian employee positions or creating new such positions, shall have no force or effect with respect to the Depart…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kurt Schrader (D-OR). Co-sponsors: 96 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 24, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (Jan 24, 2017)
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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