119th Congress · House bill · Last action Oct 29, 2026
H.R. 10948In Committee
To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the veterans' employment emphasis under Federal contracts to military spouses, to increase thresholds relating to the applicability of such emphases, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Van Orden, Derrick (R-WI)5 cosponsorsIntroduced Oct 29, 2026
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In plain English
H.R. 10948 extends federal contractor employment preferences currently given to veterans to also cover military spouses. The bill increases the threshold dollar amounts that trigger these employment emphasis requirements for federal contracts. Introduced by Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI), the bill was referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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