Hiring Preference for Veterans and Americans With Disabilities Act

# Hiring Preference for Veterans and Americans With Disabilities Act (S 2996) **What the bill would do:** This bill would establish or expand hiring preferences for two groups in federal government jobs: veterans and Americans with disabilities. Hiring preferences allow these individuals to be considered favorably during the federal job application process, potentially giving them advantages over other candidates. The bill aims to make it easier for these populations to secure employment in federal agencies. **Who it affects:** The bill would primarily benefit veterans (people who have served in the military) and Americans with disabilities seeking federal government employment.

It would also affect federal agencies and departments that hire employees, as they would need to implement these preferences in their hiring practices. **Current status:** As of now, S 2996 remains in committee, meaning it has not yet advanced to a full Senate vote. The bill was introduced by Senator Tim Sheehy (R-MT) in the 119th Congress but has not progressed further in the legislative process. No additional details about specific provisions or timeline for action are currently available.