Veterans Affairs Job Protection Bill

Official: VA Funding and Workforce Protection Act

IntroducedApril 8, 2025

Armed Forces and National SecurityCongressional oversightEmployee hiringExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationDepartment of Veterans Affairs

Why This Matters

This bill aims to protect jobs and funding at the Department of Veterans Affairs, ensuring veterans and employees are treated fairly during budget cuts and hiring freezes.

If you are a veteran working for the Department, your job is more secure under this bill.

Affects: Veterans working at the Department of Veterans Affairs and new job applicants.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill prevents the Department of Veterans Affairs from losing federal funding without specific approval. 2. It allows the Department to hire new employees even during a hiring freeze. 3. The bill reinstates veterans who were wrongfully removed from their jobs at the Department. 4. It requires the Department to notify Congress before laying off any employees. 5. Probationary employees cannot be fired without special permission from Congress.

Who is affected?

Veterans working at the Department of Veterans Affairs and new job applicants.

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