Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-06990
Request for Public Comments on USERRA and Veterans' Preference Information Collection
Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Posted
April 10, 2026
Respond By
May 11, 2026
Identifier
2026-06990
The Department of Labor's Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) is seeking public comments on its information collection process for the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and Veterans' Preference Eligibility. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Labor (DOL) - Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) - Purpose: - Request for public input to improve the information collection process related to USERRA and Veterans' Preference claims - Supports investigations into alleged violations of veterans' employment and reemployment rights - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - The only line item is the collection of public comments - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement of goods or services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on gathering feedback to enhance the quality and reduce the burden of the information collection process - Comments are invited from the public to help improve the process and minimize paperwork
Description
The Department of Labor (DOL) is requesting public comments on an information collection request related to the Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS). This collection supports investigations into claims under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and Veterans' Preference Eligibility. The information collected helps determine eligibility for reemployment rights and addresses alleged violations by employers. Comments are invited to improve the quality and reduce the burden of the information collection, with a deadline of May 11, 2026.