S. 2996: Hiring Preference for Veterans and Americans With Disabilities Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-10-09 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] |
| Policy area | Government Operations and Politics |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-10-09 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. |
| Last updated | 2026-04-08 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-10-09):
Hiring Preference for Veterans and Americans With Disabilities Act
This bill allows states and local jurisdictions to give a hiring preference (when hiring election workers to administer an election in the state or local jurisdiction) to veterans, individuals with a disability, and nonresident military spouses or dependents.
Further, the bill prohibits states and local jurisdictions from refusing to hire a nonresident military spouse or dependent as an election worker solely on the grounds that the individual does not maintain a place of residence in the state or local jurisdiction.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Elissa Slotkin | D MI (original cosponsor) 2025-10-09 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 2996 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 2996?
S. 2996 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Hiring Preference for Veterans and Americans With Disabilities Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 2996 are available on congress.gov.
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