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Veterans' Hiring Boost: New Federal Preference Rules

This act modifies the rules for veterans' preference in federal hiring. It makes it easier for former service members to apply for government jobs by changing service length requirements and extending benefits to all retired armed forces members. This means more veterans will have the opportunity to be employed in the public sector.
Key points
The requirement for "consecutive" military service for federal hiring preference has been changed to "total" service, meaning the cumulative time served counts, not just uninterrupted service.
All retired members of the armed forces are now eligible for federal hiring preference, removing previous restrictions.
These changes may increase veterans' chances of finding employment in federal administration, potentially impacting their financial and professional stability.
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Additional Information
Veterans’ Preference Parity Act
Print number: HR 5927
Sponsor: Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4]
Process start date: 2021-11-09