RESTORE Act

Summary#

The RESTORE Act would provide back pay under existing federal law to Department of Veterans Affairs employees who were involuntarily removed and then reinstated or appointed to a VA position between January 20, 2025, and the date the act is enacted. The provision would not cover people removed from political positions, as defined in the bill.

What it means for you#

If you were a VA employee who meets the bill’s conditions, you would be entitled to back pay. Employees removed from political positions would not qualify.

Expenses#

The bill does not state a total cost or payment amount.

Proponents' View#

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Opponents' View#

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