Roy Blunt: “in accordance with rule 23 of the Rules of Procedure of the Committee on Rules and Administration and pursuant to Public…”

“in accordance with rule 23 of the Rules of Procedure of the Committee on Rules and Administration and pursuant to Public Law 115-364, on September 25, 2019, the Committee adopted the U.S. Senate Disabled Veteran Leave Regulations. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: U.S. Senate Disabled Veteran Leave Regulations Adopted by the Committee on Rules and Administration on September 25, 2019 Sec. 1301 Purpose and authority. These regulations implement 5 U.S.C. Sec. 6329, which establishes a leave category, to be known as ``disabled veteran leave,'' for an eligible employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30 percent or more. Such an employee is entitled to this leave for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for such disability. Disabled veteran leave must be used during the 12-month period beginning on the first day of employment. The Committee's authority to promulgate these regulations is found in section 1(b) of Public Law 115-364. Sec. 1302 Applicability. These regulations apply to a Senate employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30 percent or more, subject to the conditions specified in these regulations. These regulations apply only to a Senate employee who is hired on or after November 5, 2016. Sec. 1303 Definitions.…”