RESTORE Act
The RESTORE Act entitles reinstated Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees to back pay for periods they were involuntarily removed and later reinstated. It applies to employees removed between January 20, 2025, and the bill's enactment date, covering all positions except political appointees. Back pay is calculated under existing federal law (5 U.S.C. §5596), not new benefits. The bill explicitly excludes political positions, defined as Executive Schedule roles, noncareer appointees, or confidential/policy-determining roles under Schedule C.
Bill status
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Introduction
May 2025
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Floor Vote
President
Introduced May 5, 2025
Last action May 21, 2025
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Committee
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May 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
lower
May 5, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
lower
May 5, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
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State
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Grace Meng
DDemocratic
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