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HR 8420 United States House · 119th Congress

Veterans Legal Support Act of 2026

The Veterans Legal Support Act of 2026 authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide funding to university law school programs that offer legal assistance to veterans. This funding, totaling $10,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2031, supports legal clinics that help veterans with VA appeals, fiduciary appointments, benefits claims, and other civil, criminal, and family legal matters. The bill does not mandate specific outcomes but establishes a financial mechanism for law schools to expand their veteran legal services. It directly affects veterans seeking legal help and university law schools that operate such programs.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly authorizes $10M in annual funding for VA legal support programs, directly advancing the budget topic by increasing appropriations for essential services.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides funding for legal clinics assisting veterans with civil, criminal, and family matters, enhancing access to justice and legal support.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides $10M annually to fund university law school programs, directly increasing educational resources and access for students.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill authorizes funding for legal clinics to assist veterans with appeals, benefits, and civil matters.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 21, 2026 Last action Apr 21, 2026
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Apr 21, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Apr 21, 2026
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