Bill · H.R. 8243· House(119-HR-8243)
Virtual Readiness Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 4/9/2026
- Last activity
- 4/9/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Eugene Vindman
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Virtual Readiness Act of 2026," directs the Secretary of Defense to perform a specific task. The Secretary must provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees regarding virtual constructive training. This briefing should focus on the feasibility of using such training to optimize the amount of in-air training used by the Armed Forces. The briefing must be delivered within 180 days after the Act is enacted.
Yes
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?+2
The bill explores using virtual training to optimize and potentially reduce the costs associated with in-air training.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+1
Optimizing training through virtual means could lead to more efficient preparation for active-duty personnel and their future transitions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Optimization of Training: The bill aims to explore if virtual constructive training can optimize the amount of in-air training used by the Armed Forces (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Reduces Military Spending+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+1
- 4/9/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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Donald BeyerDemocrat · Virginia