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This bill, known as the RESTORE Act, provides back pay to certain employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) who were involuntarily removed from their positions and subsequently reinstated or appointed to a new position between January 20, 2025, and the date of the bill's enactment. The back pay would be calculated in accordance with existing federal regulations under section 5596 of title 5, United States Code, which governs compensation for federal employees who are improperly dismissed. The bill specifically excludes employees in political positions from receiving back pay, defining such positions as those on the Executive Schedule, noncareer appointees, or confidential/policy-determining roles in the executive branch. Employees eligible for back pay include those serving under probationary or trial periods due to a promotion. The legislation aims to provide financial recovery for VA employees who were unjustly removed from their positions during the specified time frame, offering a mechanism for reinstatement and compensation.