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BillHR 8199 · 119

SCHEDULES Act of 2026

Introduced
Apr 6, 2026
Cosponsors
8
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 27, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes schedules for certain military and veterans' programs. Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit reports on the implementation of these schedules.

Sponsored By

Scott Franklin
Republican · Florida · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 6, 2026
  3. Apr 27, 2026You Are Here

    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 military personnel, veterans, and their families by potentially changing the timing and organization of benefits and services they receive. It also impacts the Department of Veterans Affairs by requiring them to track and report on the implementation of these schedules.

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
8backers
  • Democratic3
  • Republican5
Cross-party cosponsors3 · 43%

Documents

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Cosponsors (8)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeCommittee on Oversight and Investigations
IntroducedApr 6, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 27, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
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.