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BillHR 2722 · 119

VA Funding and Workforce Protection Act

Introduced
Apr 8, 2025
Cosponsors
26
Traction
0
Last Action
May 20, 2026

Bill Summary

Funds and protects the workforce of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which provides healthcare and benefits to veterans. Requires the VA to maintain certain staffing levels and funding for its programs.

Sponsored By

Timothy M. Kennedy
Democrat · New York · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 8, 2025
  2. May 20, 2026You Are Here

    The bill was sent to committee, where members study it, hold hearings, and decide whether to advance it.

  3. TBD

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects veterans who rely on the VA for healthcare and benefits, as well as VA employees whose jobs and funding would be protected. It would ensure that veterans continue to receive consistent and reliable services from the VA.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
27backers
  • Democratic27
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (26)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedApr 8, 2025
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
Latest ActionCommittee Hearings Held
Subjects
  • Military

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.