I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 696 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 24, 2017 Mr. Schrader (for himself and Mr. Moulton ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To prohibit any hiring freeze from affecting the Department of Veterans Affairs.

1. Prohibition on hiring freeze from affecting Department of Veterans Affairs The memorandum titled Presidential Memorandum Regarding the Hiring Freeze published on January 23, 2017, or any other substantially similar memorandum, Executive order, or other action by the President to prevent a department or agency of the Federal Government from filling vacant Federal civilian employee positions or creating new such positions, shall have no force or effect with respect to the Department of Veterans Affairs.