Abraham J. Hamadeh

A new bill would require anyone applying for a federal career job to pass a citizenship test. Current federal career employees would also have to take this test within one year and then annually to keep their jobs. Failing the test could lead to disciplinary action, including being fired.

This bill would help veterans get training for fast-growing jobs in new technologies like artificial intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing. It would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to find these jobs and courses, make it easier to approve the training, and share this information with veterans.

This bill would move all veteran job counseling, training, and placement services from the Department of Labor to the Department of Veterans Affairs. It aims to streamline support for veterans seeking employment, creating a single "veteran employment specialist" role within the VA. This change would take effect on October 1, 2027.

This bill would make it easier for veterans to schedule appointments by requiring VA medical centers to book them during the initial phone call. It would also require VA facilities to share public reports on wait times and performance. These changes would last for three years if the bill becomes law.

Summary pending...

This bill would help the VA get medical records from outside doctors who treat veterans. It would also ensure these doctors get the right training and clear details about it. This aims to make veteran care smoother by sharing medical information correctly and making sure providers are ready.

This bill would make the U.S. Census Bureau ask about dual citizenship. Starting with the 2030 census, people would be asked if they and others in their home are citizens of both the U.S. and another country. They would also need to say which other country.

Summary pending...

Summary pending...

Summary pending...

Summary pending...

This bill would ban all forms of smoking, including e-cigarettes, at every Veterans Health Administration facility. It would also require the Department of Veterans Affairs to offer employment contracts to medical scholarship graduates within 90 days of them finishing their program and getting licensed.