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A bill to permanently extend the pilot program of the Department of Veterans Affairs on acceptance by the Department of donated facilities and related improvements and to authorize acceptance of donations of construction services, minor construction or nonrecurring maintenance projects, and targeted contributions, and for other purposes.

Introduced
Jun 17, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 17, 2026

Bill Summary

Permanently extends a program that allows the Department of Veterans Affairs to accept donated facilities and services, and also allows donations of construction work and maintenance projects. Authorizes the Department to accept targeted contributions to support these efforts.

Sponsored By

Deb Fischer
Republican · Nebraska · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 17, 2026
  2. Jun 17, 2026You Are Here

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

  3. TBD

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

  4. TBD

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

  5. TBD

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

Why It Matters

This bill affects the Department of Veterans Affairs and the veterans they serve, by potentially increasing the availability of facilities and services through donations and contributions. It also affects companies and individuals who want to donate to support veterans, by making it easier for them to do so.

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
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
IntroducedJun 17, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 17, 2026
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Subjects
  • Climate
  • 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.