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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Apr 15, 2026

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H.R. 8041IntroducedArmed Forces and National Security

Supporting VA Families Act

Sponsor: Rep. Bynum, Janelle S. (D-OR)51 cosponsorsIntroduced Mar 24, 2026

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Introduced

Mar 24

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House committee

Apr 14

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House floor

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Senate

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Signed

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What happens next: Awaiting committee assignment or hearings in the House.

Sponsor

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Rep. Bynum, Janelle S. [D-OR-5]

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Cosponsors (51)

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25 Democrats, 5 Republicans (of 30 shown).

Activity timeline

Apr 15
Apr 15

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Apr 15
Apr 15

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Apr 14
Apr 14

Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

Mar 24
Mar 24

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Mar 24
Mar 24

Introduced in House

Mar 24
Mar 24

Introduced in House

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Full action log

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

Schneider, Bradley ScottIL-10

Panetta, JimmyCA-19

Krishnamoorthi, RajaIL-08

Barragán, Nanette DiazCA-44

Neguse, JoeCO-02

Salinas, AndreaOR-06

Levin, MikeCA-49

Mullin, KevinCA-15

Horsford, StevenNV-04

Bonamici, SuzanneOR-01

Pappas, ChrisNH-01

Republicans (5)

Ciscomani, JuanAZ-06

Fitzpatrick, Brian K.PA-01

Lawler, MichaelNY-17

Bacon, DonNE-02

Kiggans, Jennifer A.VA-02

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