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S. 843 (103rd)

Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1993

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Introduced

29 April 1993

Last action

8 November 1993 · Floor

Status

Senate incorporated this measure in H.R. 995 as an amendment.

Sponsors

Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV], Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

14 January 2025

Defence

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Summary

Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1993 - Amends Federal veterans' benefits provisions to revise generally provisions relating to the employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services. States that a person's entitlement to rights and benefits under this Act is dependent upon an honorable discharge from the armed forces and, therefore, will be terminated in cases of a dishonorable or bad conduct discharge or a separation, release, or dismissal under conditions other than honorable. Prohibits the denial of initial employment, reemployment, retention in employment, promotion, or any benefit of employment by an employer against a person who is a member of, applies for membership in, or performs, has performed, applies to perform, or has an obligation to perform service in a uniformed service on the basis of such service or obligation. Prohibits an employer from discriminating in employment or taking any adverse employment action against any person who has acted to enforce a protection afforded by this Act. Excuses an employer from such reemployment requirements if changed circumstances make reemployment impossible or unreasonable or if reemployment would impose an undue hardship on such employer (with the burden of proof of such circumstances on the employer in such cases). Entitles any person absent from employment by reason of the performance of military service to the rights and benefits of this Act if: (1) the person has given advance notice of such service to the employer; (2) the cumulative length of such absence and any previous absences from employment by reason of military service does not exceed five years; and (3) the person reports or applies to such employer upon completion of such service in accordance with requirements enumerated under this Act. Excuses employer notice when precluded by military necessity or when otherwise impossible or unreasonable. Outlines certain conditions under which a person shall remain entitled to such employment and reemployment rights even though the cumulative length of military service exceeds five years. Outlines provisions concerning: (1) employee reporting requirements upon completion of military service, including the presentation of documentation of such military service to the employer; (2) the positions (same or substantially similar) to which the returning employee shall be entitled; and (3) reemployment rights of a person employed by the Federal Government before such military service. Entitles a person reemployed after military service to all seniority and other rights and benefits (including pension benefits and coverage under the appropriate health plan) that such person would have attained if the employment had not been interrupted by miliary service. Directs the Secretary of Labor to assist all eligible persons with respect to employment and reemployment rights and benefits. Outlines procedures for assistance, investigation of complaints, and enforcement of such rights and benefits against Federal, State, or private employers. Directs the Secretary to provide those persons performing qualifying military service, as well as their employers, with information relating to their reemployment and other rights, benefits, and obligations. Provides for the continuation of contributions to the Thrift Savings Plan for enrolled persons performing such military service.

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Timeline

  1. 29 April 1993

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 April 1993

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5182-5183)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 April 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 May 1993

    Committee

    Committee on Veterans. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  5. 15 July 1993

    Reported

    Committee on Veterans. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  6. 18 October 1993

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 232.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 18 October 1993

    Reported

    Committee on Veterans. Reported to Senate by Senator Rockefeller with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 103-158.

    Source: Committee

  8. 18 October 1993

    Reported

    Committee on Veterans. Reported to Senate by Senator Rockefeller with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 103-158.

    Source: Committee

  9. 2 November 1993

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  10. 2 November 1993

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S14865-14887)

    Source: Floor

  11. 3 November 1993

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  12. 3 November 1993

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  13. 3 November 1993

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  14. 8 November 1993

    Floor

    Senate incorporated this measure in H.R. 995 as an amendment.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

Documents

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  • Engrossed in Senate (text)

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  • Passed Senate amended

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