Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · HR 5734
Hiring Preference for Veterans and Americans With Disabilities Act
Refreshed 6 h ago
Introduced 2025-10-10Topic: elections democracy · veterans military · civil rightsSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceHiring Preference for Veterans and Americans With Disabilities Act This bill allows states and local jurisdictions to give a hiring preference (when hiring election workers to administer an election in the state or local jurisdiction) to veterans, individuals with a disability, and nonresident military spouses or dependents. Further, the bill prohibits states and local jurisdictions from refusing to hire a nonresident military spouse or dependent as an election worker solely on the grounds that the individual does not maintain a place of residence in the state or local jurisdiction.
Sponsors
- Gabe Evans Republican sponsor
- 1 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-10 | House | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | refer |
| 2025-10-10 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2025-10-10 | Introduced in House | introduce |