U.S. Rep. Scott Franklin’s, R-Fla., “Servicemember Employment Protection Act” is gaining traction on Capitol Hill.
The bill, which Franklin introduced in June, “would amend the Uniformed Services Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) to ensure those serving in our Reserves or National Guard who are called up into active duty are not disadvantaged or discriminated against after their return to their civilian careers.”
Franklin weighed in on the bill when he introduced it.
“No one who is recalled to active duty or who makes the choice to serve should have to worry about discrimination or mistreatment when returning to the workplace,” said Franklin. “As both a combat veteran recalled to active duty twice after 9/11 and a former business owner, I uniquely understand the importance of reemployment protections for servicemembers and their families. This simple fix will make it easier for brave Americans to choose to serve their country and less costly to seek legal remedy to their grievances. I thank Chairman Bost for his support.”
As Franklin noted, U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., who chairs the U.S. House Veterans Affairs Committee, is backing the bill as a co-sponsor.
“USERRA ensures that our deployed servicemembers are not negatively affected by their employers when they return home. However, it’s been far too long since Congress took a hard look at how USERRA can be improved to better serve the needs of today’s warfighters. Which is why, under my leadership, our first Subcommittee...
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