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Introduced
09/11/2020
09/11/2020
In Committee
09/11/2020
09/11/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the scope of procedural rights of members of the uniformed services with respect to their employment and reemployment rights, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the Justice for Servicemembers Act of 2020, aims to clarify the scope of procedural rights of members of the uniformed services with respect to their employment and reemployment rights. The key provisions of the bill are:
1. It amends the definition of "rights and benefits" in the existing law to explicitly include any procedural protections or provisions set forth in the chapter, ensuring that servicemembers' procedural rights are protected.
2. It prohibits the enforceability of any agreement to arbitrate a claim under the chapter, unless all parties consent to arbitration after the complaint has been filed in court or with the Merit Systems Protection Board, and the consent is voluntary (not a condition of employment or benefits).
The bill seeks to provide greater clarity and protection for the procedural rights of servicemembers regarding their employment and reemployment, ensuring they have access to the appropriate legal processes and safeguards.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (7)
David Cicilline (D)*,
Susan Davis (D),
Jared Golden (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Guy Reschenthaler (R),
Mark Takano (D),
Joe Wilson (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 09/11/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8207/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8207/BILLS-116hr8207ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8207/BILLS-116hr8207ih.pdf.pdf |
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