Bill · S.Res. 166· Senate(119-SRES-166)
A resolution demanding the immediate reinstatement of all veteran Federal employees involuntarily removed or otherwise dismissed without cause since January 20, 2025.
- Introduced
- 4/9/2025
- Last activity
- 4/9/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S2528-2529)
- Sponsored by
- Tammy Duckworth
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution demands the immediate reinstatement of veteran Federal employees who were involuntarily removed or dismissed without cause since January 20, 2025. It notes that the Department of Veterans Affairs dismissed over 2,400 employees, including Veterans Crisis Line workers, in February 2025. The text states that an internal memorandum outlined plans to dismiss up to 83,000 employees this year. At least 6,000 veterans have been dismissed across the Federal workforce due to mass terminations. The resolution seeks to provide these employees with full back pay and clear communication regarding their positions.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+9
The bill directly targets the reinstatement and financial stability of dismissed veteran Federal employees.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+7
By reinstating staff including Veterans Crisis Line workers, the bill helps stabilize and improve veteran healthcare services.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+6
The bill seeks to rectify involuntary dismissals that occurred without cause, effectively restoring due process for these employees.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Immediate Reinstatement and Back Pay: The resolution calls for dismissed veteran employees to be reinstated with guaranteed full and timely back pay, which provides financial stability and restores their livelihoods. (Resolution, Section 1)
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Improved Communication and Oversight: By requiring timely notice, clear instructions on the path forward, and oversight from chains of command, the resolution aims to provide employees with more certainty and clear communication regarding their roles. (Resolution, Section 2)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+6Improves Government Transparency+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+9
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+7
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+6
- 4/9/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S2528-2529)
- Introduced in Senate