H.R. 3938 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Gold Star Children Act
H.R. 3938 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Jul 24, 2019, sponsored by Van Taylor with 15 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 24, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 15
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Gold Star Children Act This bill broadens the categories of individuals eligible for veterans' preference in the civil service. Specifically, it makes children of certain permanently disabled or deceased veterans eligible for veterans' preference treatment in the federal civil service.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Van Taylor (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 7 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 24, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. (Jul 24, 2019)
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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