BEACON Act of 2026

Hozzl · 2026-04-17T08:07:18Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6993 BEACON Act of 2026 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/17/2026, 8:07 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6993

The BEACON Act of 2026, designated as H.R. 6993 in the 119th Congress and introduced on January 9, 2026, aims to enhance access to emergency services in remote or rural areas. The bill likely includes provisions to improve communication infrastructure, emergency response coordination, or funding for emergency services in underserved regions. For detailed information, the official PDF version of the bill can be accessed at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr6993/BILLS-119hr6993ih.pdf.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6993

Bill HR 6993 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2026. Bill HR 6993 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2026. Bill HR 6993's most recent activity was Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 7 - 5. as of April 16, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6993

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Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6993

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out programs to award grants to eligible entities to conduct research with respect to treatments for traumatic brain injury prospective randomized control trials for neurorehabilitation treatments, and for other purposes.