S. 894 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Hire Veteran Health Heroes Act of 2021
S. 894 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Mar 23, 2021, sponsored by Mike Braun with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 23, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 117-67
What it does
Hire Veteran Health Heroes Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to consult with the Department of Defense to identify and refer members of the Armed Forces with health care occupations for employment with the VA during their separation from the Armed Forces.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike Braun (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 23, 2021
- Passed the SenateJul 21, 2021
- Passed the HouseNov 15, 2021
- Sent to the PresidentNov 19, 2021
- Became lawNov 30, 2021
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-67. (Nov 30, 2021)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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