Text of Senate Amendment 4486

On Tue Mar 17, Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) delivered a floor speech titled "Text Of Senate Amendment 4486" in the Senate. The speech addressed veterans affairs. It referenced legislation including S1230, S1383.

Text of Senate Amendment 4486

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1230] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 4486. Mr. KAINE submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 1383, to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. ___. FEDERAL PERSONNEL MATTERS. (a) Reappointment.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, each Federal agency shall reappoint each individual who-- (1) is a veteran; and (2) during the period beginning on January 20, 2026, and ending on the day before the date of enactment of this Act, was removed from a position in that Federal agency by means of a reduction in force carried out by that Federal agency. (b) Prohibition.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, on and after the date of enactment of this Act, a Federal agency may not, by means of a reduction in force, remove any employee of that Federal agency who is a veteran. ______