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H.R. 3367 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022

Gold Star Children Act

H.R. 3367 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on May 20, 2021, sponsored by Van Taylor with 26 co-sponsors.

During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
May 20, 2021
Co-sponsors
26
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: 16 Democrats, 10 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMay 20, 2021
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote. (May 25, 2021)

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Committees

  • Oversight and Accountability Committee

More

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 3367 (117th Congress): Gold Star Children Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/117-hr-3367/gold-star-children-act (accessed 2026-10-16).

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