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BillHR 8010 · 119

VA Police Recruitment and Retention Act of 2026

Introduced
Mar 19, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 15, 2026

Bill Summary

Funds and establishes programs to help the Department of Veterans Affairs recruit and retain police officers. Requires the VA to develop strategies to improve police hiring and retention.

Sponsored By

Timothy M. Kennedy
Democrat · New York · House

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 19, 2026
  2. Apr 15, 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 Department of Veterans Affairs police officers, potentially improving their job stability and benefits, and also impacts veterans and patients who rely on VA facilities for care and services, by enhancing the safety and security of these facilities.

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
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedMar 19, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 15, 2026
Latest ActionForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subjects
  • Military
  • Safety

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.