119 HR 8420 IH: Veterans Legal Support Act of 2026 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-04-21 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 8420IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 21, 2026Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsA BILLTo authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide support to university law school programs that are designed to provide legal assistance to veterans, and for other purposes.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Veterans Legal Support Act of 2026.

2.

Department of veterans affairs support for university legal clinics that assist veterans

(a)

Support authorized

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may provide support to one or more university law school programs that are designed to provide legal assistance to veterans. (b)

Eligible programs

Programs of university law schools which may receive support under subsection (a) may include programs that assist veterans with— (1)representing veterans in appeals and proceedings before the Department of Veterans Affairs related to the appointment of fiduciaries; (2)filing and appealing claims for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary; and (3)such other civil, criminal, and family legal matters as the Secretary considers appropriate. (c)

Authorization of appropriations

There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.