Reinstatement of members of the military community who were Federal employees

(a) In general Any removal, demotion, or suspension of a veteran, military spouse, caregiver, survivor, or member of a reserve component who was serving in a position in the civil service that occurred during the period beginning on January 20, 2025, and ending on the date of enactment of this Act shall have no force or effect. (b) Back pay and resumption of benefits Any person whose removal, demotion, or suspension is rendered without force or effect under subsection (a) shall— (1) receive back pay for any pay not received by the person during the period beginning on the date of the removal, suspension, or demotion and ending on the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) have benefits restored, retroactive to the date of the removal, demotion, or suspension. (c) Election To resign At the election of a person whose removal, demotion, or suspension is rendered without force or effect under subsection (a), at any time after the date of enactment of this Act, the person may resign from the position of the person in the civil service, which shall not affect the obligation to provide back pay or the resumption of benefits with respect to the period beginning on the date of the removal, demotion, or suspension and ending on the date of enactment of this Act.