HR 1222 · 114th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Gold Star Fathers Act

Introduced 2015-03-03· Sponsored by Rep. Esty, Elizabeth H. [D-CT-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.(2015-03-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Gold Star Fathers Act Includes as a preference eligible for federal employment purposes a parent (currently, the mother only) of either an individual who lost his or her life under honorable conditions while serving in the Armed Forces during a war, in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, or during the period beginning April 28, 1952, and ending July 1, 1955, or a service-connected permanently and totally disabled veteran, if: (1) the spouse of such parent is totally and permanently disabled; or (2) such parent, when preference is claimed, is unmarried or legally separated from his or her spouse.…

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Cosponsors (20)

13 Democrats7 Republicans