WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar of Texas has become a co-sponsor of the Protect Veteran Jobs Act, HR 1637.

According to a statement from Escobar, this legislative move comes after nearly 6,000 veterans have been terminated from federal employment, including over 2,500 from the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs.

The proposed Protect Veteran Jobs Act aims to reinstate veterans who were dismissed from federal positions without cause since January 20, 2025, when Trump took office.

The bill will mandate quarterly reports to Congress detailing any veteran removals from federal employment and the reasons behind such actions.

The statement also added that the federal government employs the largest number of veterans in the United States, accounting for 30 percent of the nearly 2.3 million civilian federal workforce.

The Department of Government Efficiency’s goal to cut 75 percent of the federal workforce could potentially result in the loss of jobs for up to 500,000 veterans, according to the statement from Congresswoman Escobar.

With over 50,000 veterans in our community, I’m keenly aware of the incredible sacrifices our servicemembers make for our country,” said Congresswoman Escobar. “It is shameful that Donald Trump and Elon Musk have indiscriminately chosen to fire almost 6,000 veterans under the guise of ‘government efficiency.’ All veterans should be outraged by this decision that leaves thousands without a job or the means to feed their families.

The statement also noted that the House Appropriations Committee’s fact sheet, which outlines the veteran firings attributed to Trump and Musk, is based on publicly available data.

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