H.R. 7176 Introduced Armed Forces and National Security

Vets Connect Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a secure database and messaging platform to enable veterans to reconnect with other veterans with whom they served, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11] Introduced January 21, 2026 Cosponsors 2 (1 D, 1 R) Latest action January 21, 2026

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  1. Jan 21, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  2. Jan 21, 2026 Introduced in House

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