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Veterans Legal Support Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8420| House 
| Updated: 4/21/2026
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide financial support to university law school programs that offer legal assistance to veterans. This initiative aims to enhance veterans' access to critical legal services across various domains. Eligible programs would assist veterans with diverse legal needs, including representing them in Department of Veterans Affairs appeals and proceedings related to fiduciary appointments, filing and appealing benefit claims, and addressing other civil, criminal, and family legal matters as deemed appropriate by the Secretary. To fund these vital initiatives, the bill authorizes an appropriation of $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5019
Veterans Legal Support Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7968
Veterans Legal Support Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8805
Veterans Legal Support Act of 2024
Apr 21, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 21, 2026
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E349)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5019
    Veterans Legal Support Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7968
    Veterans Legal Support Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8805
    Veterans Legal Support Act of 2024


  • April 21, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 21, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 21, 2026
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E349)

Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans Legal Support Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8420| House 
| Updated: 4/21/2026
This bill authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide financial support to university law school programs that offer legal assistance to veterans. This initiative aims to enhance veterans' access to critical legal services across various domains. Eligible programs would assist veterans with diverse legal needs, including representing them in Department of Veterans Affairs appeals and proceedings related to fiduciary appointments, filing and appealing benefit claims, and addressing other civil, criminal, and family legal matters as deemed appropriate by the Secretary. To fund these vital initiatives, the bill authorizes an appropriation of $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5019
Veterans Legal Support Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7968
Veterans Legal Support Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8805
Veterans Legal Support Act of 2024
Apr 21, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 21, 2026
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E349)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5019
    Veterans Legal Support Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7968
    Veterans Legal Support Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8805
    Veterans Legal Support Act of 2024


  • April 21, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 21, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 21, 2026
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E349)
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted