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Bill · H.Res. 1643In progress6d agoRecognizing the contributions of Hispanic and Latino servicemembers in the United States Armed Forces and promoting Hispanic and Latino leadership within all… · Sponsor: Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-CA) · 2 cosponsors
If adopted, the House would honor Hispanic and Latino service members and commit to addressing barriers to their advancement in the military.
Bill · SB 481In progress8d agoDesignate Captain Eddie Rickenbacker Day · Sponsor: Hearcel Craig (D) · 5 cosponsors
If enacted, Ohio would dedicate October 8 to Columbus-born Eddie Rickenbacker, honoring his military service and work in aviation and racing.
Government & Ethics · Veterans
Bill · H.Res. 1639In progress9d agoSupporting the designation of October 26, 2026, as the "Day of the Deployed". · Sponsor: Wesley Bell (D-MO) · 1 cosponsor
The House would support a day honoring deployed U.S. troops and their families on October 26, 2026, and encourage people to observe it.
Bill · H.R. 10903In progress13d agoSocorro Vet Center Act · Sponsor: Gabe Vasquez (D-NM)
The Department of Veterans Affairs would have to seek a lease for a Socorro Vet Center, with that lease starting by December 31, 2027.
Bill · H.R. 10863In progress13d agoVets and Pets Act · Sponsor: J. Luis Correa (D-CA)
If Congress provides funding, the Department of Veterans Affairs would award competitive grants to nonprofits that give veterans pet dogs or cats and cover initial care.
Bill · H.R. 10882In progress13d agoVeteran Breast Cancer Fairness Act · Sponsor: Rick Larsen (D-WA) · 1 cosponsor
For covered veterans seeking VA disability payments, the proposal would explicitly name male breast cancer among cancers presumed linked to military service.
Bill · H.R. 10758In progress15d agoVeterans Outdoor Rehabilitation Act · Sponsor: Jeff Hurd (R-CO) · 1 cosponsor
If Congress provides funding, state veterans agencies could use grants to run outdoor programs and help veterans pay to join.
Bill · H.R. 837Became law15d agoTo require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona. · Sponsor: Elijah Crane (R-AZ)
Gila County can get a federal forest site for veterans’ services if it requests the land within 180 days of October 20, 2026, and pays transfer costs.
Bill · H.R. 10840In progress16d agoTo direct the Comptroller General of the United States to complete a study and report on retention practices with respect to non-clinical personnel at health… · Sponsor: Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL)
The federal government’s chief auditor would compare how Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health facilities keep workers who do not provide clinical care.
Government & Ethics · Healthcare
Bill · H.R. 10648In progress21d agoVeterans’ Mental Health Access Act · Sponsor: Lauren Boebert (R-CO)
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) would have to provide eligible veterans inpatient mental health care within 24 hours of a request or provider’s prescription.
Bill · H.R. 10655In progress21d agoVA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2026 · Sponsor: J. Luis Correa (D-CA) · 4 cosponsors
VA would study cannabis use among veterans enrolled in its health system who have chronic pain or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Bill · H.R. 10654In progress21d agoPFB Act · Sponsor: Herbert C. Conaway, Jr. (D-NJ) · 11 cosponsors
Service members discharged only for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) would receive honorable discharges and could qualify for Veterans Affairs benefits without meeting a minimum active-duty service requirement.
Bill · H.R. 10590In progress21d agoVeteran Owner-Builders Rights Act · Sponsor: Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) · 1 cosponsor
If enacted, the VA would offer eligible veterans direct loans to build rural homes, with construction rules and technical help for loan recipients.
Bill · H.R. 10604In progress21d agoZeus 95 Memorial Act · Sponsor: Kim Schrier (D-WA) · 6 cosponsors
The Army would honor crew members killed while supporting Operation Epic Fury with a monument at Arlington, if the Air Force covers all costs.
Consumer Protection · National Security
Bill · H.R. 10159In progress21d agoTo authorize the Secretary of the Army to convey to the State of North Carolina a certain parcel of real property located at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on… · Sponsor: Richard Hudson (R-NC) · 13 cosponsors
The Army Secretary could transfer about 20 acres at Fort Bragg to North Carolina at no purchase price so the state can build a veterans’ home.
Consumer Protection · Environment & Energy
Bill · H.R. 10371In progress26d agoEnsuring SBA Implementation of GAO Recommendations Act of 2026 · Sponsor: LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) · 2 cosponsors
If enacted, the bill would require the Small Business Administration’s veterans business development leader to put reporting compliance procedures in place within 60 days.
Government & Ethics · Veterans
Bill · HB 297Became law29d agoRegards funds provided by county for Memorial Day expenses · Sponsors: Johnathan Newman (R), Kevin Ritter (R) · 55 cosponsors
The signed law takes effect October 6, 2026, with county Memorial Day funding capped at $1,000 per eligible military or veterans group and $200 per replacement civic group.
Bill · H.R. 10753In progress29d agoTribal Veterans Voucher Flexibility Act · Sponsor: Elijah Crane (R-AZ) · 1 cosponsor
If enacted, HUD would set up a voluntary process for tribes to offer unused Tribal HUD–VASH vouchers and for tribes that need them to request vouchers.
Bill · H.R. 6698In progress29d agoBoard of Veterans Appeals Annual Report Transparency Act of 2025 · Sponsor: Keith Self (R-TX)
The Board of Veterans’ Appeals would report why cases ran late or were sent back and post weekly dates for cases assigned to members.
Consumer Protection · Government & Ethics
Bill · H.R. 7260In progress29d agoNational Cemetery Administration Annual Report Act of 2026 · Sponsor: Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) · 1 cosponsor
Within one year after enactment, the VA Secretary would begin sending Congress yearly reports on national cemetery work and posting them online.
Consumer Protection · Government & Ethics