H.R. 5852 · 112th Congress

To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that spouses and widows or widowers of certain veterans and members of the armed forces receive preference with respect to employment in the competitive service, and for other purposes.

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Ed Towns
Introduced
2012-05-18
Latest action
2012-05-18 · Introduced in House

Summary

Entitles the spouse or unremarried widow or widower of either a veteran who performed certain active duty or a current member of the Armed Forces to receive an additional five points preference for entrance into the competitive service.