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Congresswoman Yvette Herrell (R-NM) has introduced the Veteran Recruitment Act of 2022, which prioritizes hiring veterans of the United States Armed Forces for positions within diplomatic, defense, intelligence, and security agencies of the federal government, particularly the State Department.
Rep. Herrell's bill is co-sponsored by Rep. Mayra Flores (R-TX) and Rep. David McKinley (R-WV) and has been endorsed by the American Legion, the nation's largest veterans service organization.
"America’s veterans have unique talents, perspective, and experience that Washington desperately needs, but too often ignores," said Rep. Herrell. "My Veteran Recruitment Act will make it easier for these dedicated men and women to be hired for leadership roles in our diplomatic, defense, and intelligence agencies. I am grateful for the support of the American Legion for this legislation and I will continue to fight for our veterans in Congress."
The Veteran Recruitment Act of 2022 would require the Secretary of State to:
The full bill can be read here.
Mrs. Herrell has sponsored 24 pieces of legislation of 376 bills entered into the record for consideration this session. She was one of many co-sponsors on 117 pieces of legislation this session.