Bill · H.R. 8946· House(119-HR-8946)
Veterans Affairs Heritage Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 5/20/2026
- Last activity
- 6/12/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
- Sponsored by
- Michael Turner
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Veterans Affairs Heritage Act of 2026'', aims to establish a Veterans Affairs History Office within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The office will include a history program and a national history center, which is to be located in Dayton, Ohio. This office is tasked with collecting, preserving, and providing access to the Department's historical records and artifacts. It will also be responsible for telling the story of the Department to veterans and the public through various activities and exhibits. Additionally, the bill transfers certain functions, such as the Veterans Legacy Program, to this new office.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill creates a dedicated office to preserve, protect, and tell the stories of veterans' service and legacy.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+2
The preservation of veterans' history directly honors a demographic that includes many seniors.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+2
The bill funds historical research and archival management through the new History Office.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Honoring Veterans: The establishment of the History Office is intended to honor veterans and improve the understanding of how they served the United States (Section 2, Finding 3).
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Preservation of History: The Office will collect, preserve, and provide access to relevant historical records, artifacts, and cultural resources of the Department (Section 3(b)(1)).
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Public Education and Awareness: The Office is responsible for public activities and educational opportunities, such as print and web-based publications, exhibits, and virtual augmented reality technologies to increase awareness of the Department's contributions to veterans (Section 3(d)(1)).
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Access to Facilities: The Office will maintain facilities for public access, including storage, conference facilities, and public exhibit space (Section 3(d)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Location Limitation: The requirement for the Office to be located in Dayton, Ohio, is subject to a sunset provision that terminates eight years after the enactment of the section (Section 3(a)(3)(B)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+5Good For Seniors+2Good For Rural Residents+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2Improves School Choice+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Social Security+1
- 6/12/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
- 5/20/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Greg LandsmanDemocrat · Ohio