119 hr 9942
House Our Heroes Act
House BillIntroduced / Referred
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Current: Introduced / Referred
- 1Introduced / Referred
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Introduced and referred into the legislative process.
- 2Committee
Committee
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- 3Discharge
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- 4Calendar
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- 5Floor
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Considered, passed, agreed to, or otherwise acted on by the chamber.
- 6Resolving Differences
Resolving Differences
House and Senate versions are being reconciled.
- 7President
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- 8Becomes Law / Vetoed
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The final outcome will show here if the measure becomes law or is vetoed.
Latest action
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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"constitutionalAuthorityStatementText": "<pre>\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 121 (Thursday, July 23, 2026)]\n[House]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href=\"https://www.gpo.gov\">www.gpo.gov</a>]\nBy Mr. VAN ORDEN:\nH.R. 9942.\nCongress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant\nto the following:\nCongress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant\nto Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the Constitution (the\nSpending Clause), which authorizes Congress to provide for\nthe common defense and general welfare of the United States,\ntogether with Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 (the Necessary\nand Proper Clause), which authorizes Congress to make all\nlaws necessary and proper for carrying into execution the\npowers vested in the Government of the United States.\n[Page H5199]\n</pre>"
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