Bills · HR 1242
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1242First responders and emergency personnelAviation and airports
Hire Veterans Act
INTRO FEB 12· LAST ACTION FEB 12
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters to voters because it directly addresses the challenge many veterans face when transitioning to civilian employment, especially in federal service. By creating a specialized program and allowing waivers for college degrees, it could open up job opportunities for veterans whose military experience and skills might not otherwise be recognized in traditional hiring processes. This could help fill critical roles within federal land management agencies, which are responsible for maintaining and protecting vast natural resources, potentially improving their operational effectiveness.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more veterans working in federal outdoor and environmental roles, leveraging their unique skills and disciplined backgrounds. If it doesn't pass, veterans would continue to navigate the existing federal hiring processes, which can be complex and often prioritize formal educational credentials that some veterans may not have despite extensive practical experience. This bill offers a new approach to tap into a valuable talent pool for important public service jobs.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to create a pilot program within one year to recruit and refer veterans for jobs in Federal land management agencies.
This establishes a dedicated, new pathway for veterans to access specific federal jobs, rather than relying solely on existing, often general, hiring processes.
PROVISION 02
Directs OPM to issue guidance for developing individual tests to determine veterans' strengths and abilities for specific career fields within federal land agencies.
This moves beyond traditional resumes and interviews to directly assess job-relevant skills and experience, potentially favoring practical military experience.
PROVISION 03
Allows OPM to waive recognized postsecondary credential requirements for positions in the pilot program if deemed necessary.
This removes a significant barrier for many veterans who have extensive experience but may not hold traditional college degrees.
PROVISION 04
Permits federal land management agencies to make noncompetitive career-conditional appointments for veterans who demonstrate necessary strengths and abilities.
This streamlines the hiring process for qualified veterans, making it easier and faster for them to secure federal employment.
PROVISION 05
Requires federal land management agencies to establish training programs for veterans who don't initially qualify and re-administer tests after training.
This provides a valuable opportunity for veterans to gain needed skills and re-qualify for jobs, demonstrating a commitment to their employment success.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 12
Introduced in House
FEB 12
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Agriculture, 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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1242
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 12, 2025
Last actionFeb 12, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 12, 2025
House BillHR 1242First responders and emergency personnelAviation and airports
Hire Veterans Act
INTRODUCED FEB 12, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 12, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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