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H.R. 8420 · 119th Congress

Veterans Legal Support Act of 2026

IntroducedArmed Forces and National Security
IntroducedApr 21, 2026
Passed HouseNot yet
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

What it does

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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.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Apr 21, 2026).

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What has happened

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  1. 2026-04-21Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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