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US HB2722
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Kennedy
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AI Summary
- Prohibits impoundment, transfer, or reprogramming of VA discretionary appropriations unless Congress enacts specific statutory authority referencing this Act
- Exempts the VA from any hiring freeze issued by the President, Secretary, or OPM Director from January 20, 2025 through January 20, 2029
- Requires reinstatement of veterans who were career VA employees and were removed between January 20, 2025 and the Act's enactment, with protection from reduction-in-force separations until January 20, 2029
- Mandates 15 days written notice to Congressional Veterans' Affairs Committees before any layoffs under reduction in force or agency reorganization, and prohibits removal of probationary employees without subsequent Congressional authorization
- Requires the VA Secretary to certify compliance to Congress within 30 days and annually thereafter, and to notify Congress if the Department is within 30 days of a funding shortfall
Legislative Description
VA Funding and Workforce Protection Act
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
4/8/2025
Committee Referrals
Veterans' Affairs4/8/2025
Full Bill Text
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