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111th Congress > House > Vote 269

Date: May 19, 2009

Result: 423-0 (Passed)

Clerk session vote number: 270

Vote Subject Matter: Foreign and Defense Policy / Defense Policy Resolutions

Sponsor: HERSETH SANDLIN, Stephanie (D-SD)

Bill number: HR1089

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Description: Veterans Employment Rights Realignment Act

Bill summary: Veterans Employment Rights Realignment Act of 2009 - Provides for the enforcement through the Office of Special Counsel of the employment and unemployment rights of veterans and members of the Armed Forces employed by federal agencies. Authorizes such an individual to file a complaint with the Special Counsel. (Under current law, such individual may only file a complaint with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs). Directs the Special Counsel to investigate and attempt to resolve any complaint so filed. Requires the Special Counsel, if unable to resolve a complaint, to notify the complainant of: (1) the results of the investigation; and (2) the complainant's entitlement to proceed with the enforcement of such rights through referral to the Merit Systems Protection Board.

Bill titles: To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the enforcement through the Office of Special Counsel of the employment and reemployment rights of veterans and members of the Armed Forces employed by Federal executive agencies, and for other purposes.; To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the enforcement through the Office of Special Counsel of the employment and unemployment rights of veterans and members of the Armed Forces employed by Federal executive agencies, and for other purposes.

Links for more info on the vote: congress.gov

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