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Veterans Legal Support Act of 2026
4/27/2026, 11:03 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8420
The bill titled "To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide support to university law school programs that are designed to provide legal assistance to veterans, and for other purposes," designated as H.R. 8420 in the 119th Congress, was introduced on April 21, 2026. The bill aims to enable the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to offer assistance to university law school programs specifically tailored to deliver legal aid to veterans, with additional unspecified purposes outlined within the bill text.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8420
Bill HR 8420 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 21, 2026. Bill HR 8420 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 21, 2026. Bill HR 8420's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of April 21, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8420
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8420
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8420
To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide support to university law school programs that are designed to provide legal assistance to veterans, and for other purposes.
To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide support to university law school programs that are designed to provide legal assistance to veterans, and for other purposes.
Comments
Colten Becker
874
1 month ago
Hey guys, I think this bill is really great for our veterans. It's about time we show them some support, ya know? I heard it's gonna help them with legal stuff, which is awesome. Do you know if it includes help with disability claims too? #supportourveterans #HRBill8420
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8420
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