SENATE 894117th CongressBecame Public Law No: 117-67.

Hire Veteran Health Heroes Act of 2021

Last Action: 11/30/2021

Actions

2021-11-30Became Public Law No: 117-67.
2021-11-30Became Public Law No: 117-67.
2021-11-30Signed by President.
2021-11-30Signed by President.
2021-11-19Presented to President.
2021-11-19Presented to President.
2021-11-15Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2021-11-15On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2021-11-15Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
2021-11-15DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 894.
2021-11-15Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6252-6253)
2021-11-15Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2021-07-26Held at the desk.
2021-07-26Received in the House.
2021-07-26Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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CRS Summary

As of 2021-11-30 (49)

Hire Veteran Health Heroes Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to consult with the Department of Defense to identify and refer members of the Armed Forces with health care occupations for employment with the VA during their separation from the Armed Forces.

The VA must refer interested members to a recruiter for consideration of open positions in the member's specialty and geography of interest. Referrals must not be made earlier than one year before the member's separation from the Armed Forces.

Cosponsors (1)

Maggie Hassan (D-NH)

Subjects

Congressional oversight
Department of Veterans Affairs
Employee hiring
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Health personnel
Military medicine
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' medical care

Became law: Pub. L. 117-67

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