119th Congress · House bill · Last action Apr 15, 2026
H.R. 8041IntroducedArmed Forces and National Security
Democrats introduce bill to expand Veterans Affairs family support services
Sponsor: Rep. Bynum, Janelle S. (D-OR)68 cosponsorsIntroduced Mar 24, 2026
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25 Democrats, 5 Republicans (of 30 shown).
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Apr 15
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House
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All 6 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Apr 15
HOUSEForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Apr 15
HOUSESubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 14
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Mar 24
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 24
Introduced in House
Mar 24
Introduced in House
All 30 cosponsors
25 Democrats · 5 Republicans
Democrats (25)
Brownley, JuliaCA-26
Bishop, Sanford D.GA-02
Kennedy, Timothy M.NY-26
Houlahan, ChrissyPA-06
Riley, JoshNY-19
Titus, DinaNV-01
McGarvey, MorganKY-03
Latimer, GeorgeNY-16
Walkinshaw, James R.VA-11
Sykes, Emilia StrongOH-13
Sewell, Terri A.AL-07
Thompson, Bennie G.MS-02
Gottheimer, JoshNJ-05
Whitesides, GeorgeCA-27
Panetta, JimmyCA-19
Krishnamoorthi, RajaIL-08
Neguse, JoeCO-02
Salinas, AndreaOR-06
Levin, MikeCA-49
Mullin, KevinCA-15
Horsford, StevenNV-04
Bonamici, SuzanneOR-01
Pappas, ChrisNH-01
Republicans (5)
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