Bill · S. 3196· Senate(119-S-3196)

Right to Representation for Department of Veterans Affairs Workers Act of 2025

Age: 80 years

Connecticut

Introduced: 11/18/2025
Last activity: 11/18/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsored by: Richard Blumenthal
Cosponsors: - 8 - 0

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Right to Representation for Department of Veterans Affairs Workers Act of 2025," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It seeks to grant Department of Veterans Affairs employees the right to have a representative of their choice present during examinations. This right applies if the employee believes the examination could lead to disciplinary action and they specifically request it. The opportunity for representation can occur on duty time if applicable. However, certain individuals, such as senior executives and political appointees, are excluded from these protections.

Yes· 3 of 4

Would union members be better off under this?+5
The bill enhances worker protections by allowing employees to choose their own representative during potential disciplinary examinations.
Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise?+5
The bill grants employees the right to have a representative of their choice present during examinations that may lead to disciplinary action.
Government Integrity And Operations+3
The bill establishes formal procedural rights for federal employees during examinations related to disciplinary actions.