Bill119th CongressFiled Apr 21, 2026Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 8420
Veterans Legal Support Act of 2026
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 21, 2026)
Veterans Legal Support Act of 2026
This bill authorizes through FY2031 the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide support to one or more university law school programs that are designed to provide veterans with legal assistance.
What just happenedApr 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Who’s behind it
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large](D-DC)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseApr 21, 2026
- Apr 21, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Apr 21, 2026IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 21, 2026IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E349)
- Apr 21, 2026IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House