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HR7176Referred to Committee

Vets Connect Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-21
Introduced
2
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Chuck Edwards
Chuck Edwards
Republican · NC · Representative
Votes with party: 95.8% (544 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/E000246

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (2)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13)Original· 2026-01-21

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

2026-01-21

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • House Committee on Veterans' AffairsReferred To · 2026-01-21

Plain-English Summary

The bill would improve how veterans connect with and access benefits and services from the Department of Veterans Affairs, likely by streamlining communication channels, updating technology systems, or making it easier for veterans to find information about the programs they're eligible for. Veterans and their families would benefit from clearer pathways to healthcare, disability compensation, education benefits, and other support services. The changes would help reduce confusion and barriers that currently prevent some veterans from getting the assistance they've earned.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

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Subjects

Armed Forces and National Security
Full bill text is not yet cached locally.
Open text viewRead on Congress.gov

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