United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

S 1859 — A bill to provide that section 3330a, 3330b, and 3330c of title 5, United States Code, relating to administrative and judicial redress and remedies for preference eligibles, shall apply with respect to the Federal Aviation Administration and the Transportation Security Administration.

Last action — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Includes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) as agencies for purposes of federal employment provisions relating to administrative and judicial redress for veteran preference eligibles.

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Action History

  1. Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7385)

  3. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7384-7385)

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1859 do?
Includes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) as agencies for purposes of federal employment provisions relating to administrative and judicial redress for veteran preference eligibles.
Who sponsors S 1859?
S 1859 is sponsored by Daniel Akaka (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 1859?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 1859?
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