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Veterans Affairs Heritage Act of 2026

6/8/2026, 5:33 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8946

The bill H.R. 8946, introduced in the 119th Congress on May 20, 2026, aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to create a Veterans Affairs History Office within the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Current Status of Bill HR 8946

Bill HR 8946 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 20, 2026. Bill HR 8946 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 20, 2026.  Bill HR 8946's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of May 20, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8946

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8946

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8946

To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish within the Department of Veterans Affairs a Veterans Affairs History Office, and for other purposes.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish within the Department of Veterans Affairs a Veterans Affairs History Office, and for other purposes.

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