HR-3943 : Still Just a Bill

The Servicemember Employment Protection Act of 2023 (H.R. 3943) aims to strengthen the reemployment rights of members of the Armed Forces. Key provisions include:

  • Amending title 38, United States Code, to encourage service in the uniformed services.
  • Prohibiting employers from taking retaliatory action against servicemembers.
  • Expanding the availability of injunctive relief for servicemembers in employment disputes.
  • Modifying damage awards against employers who violate reemployment rights, including potential liquidated damages.
  • Mandating attorney fee awards for servicemembers who successfully pursue reemployment claims in certain legal actions.
  • Requiring a Government Accountability Office (GAO) review of the Department of Labor's processes for handling reemployment claims and protections for members of the uniformed services by Federal Intelligence Agencies.
  • Mandating a review of the Veterans' Employment and Training Service Investigations Manual.
In summary, the bill seeks to enhance legal protections and remedies for servicemembers facing employment-related challenges due to their military service.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2023-10-02CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 193.House floor actions
2023-10-02CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-241.House floor actions
2023-07-26CommitteeOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2023-07-26CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2023-07-19CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
2023-07-19CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2023-06-14CommitteeSubcommittee Hearings HeldHouse committee actions
2023-06-13CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.House committee actions
2023-06-09IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.House floor actions
2023-06-09IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Scott Franklin [R] (FL-18)
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Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
Related Subjects
  • Civil actions and liability
  • Congressional oversight
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Legal fees and court costs
  • Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
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