HR 8705 · 117th Congress · International Affairs

Veteran Recruitment Act

Introduced 2022-08-12· Sponsored by Rep. Herrell, Yvette [R-NM-2]· House

Bill Progress

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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.(2022-08-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Veteran Recruitment Act This bill requires the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for Global Media to develop and implement plans to ensure that veterans receive priority hiring recruitment.  The bill also requires the State Department to align Foreign Service positions with military ranks and to expand outreach efforts in recruiting veterans for the Foreign Service.…

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Cosponsors (3)

3 Republicans
Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1]WV
Rep. Flores, Mayra [R-TX-34]TX
Rep. Bentz, Cliff [R-OR-2]OR