Don Bacon (R-NE)
National Guard Heritage Welfare Society Act
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the National Guard Heritage Welfare Society Act. It was introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Bacon on September 17, 2026. The legislation amends title 10 of the United States Code. Its main purpose is to designate the National Guard Relief Foundation as a military welfare society for certain purposes. Specifically, it allows for the provision of space and services to the foundation. It also includes the foundation as a non-federal entity authorized for certain participation by members of the armed forces.
Yes
- Scored +3
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The legislation provides official support and allows armed forces members to participate with the National Guard Relief Foundation.
- Scored +3
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The bill designates the National Guard Relief Foundation as a military welfare society, enhancing support and participation options for service members.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a) adds the National Guard Relief Foundation to the list of organizations that can be provided space and services under section 2566(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code. This is positive because it gives the foundation official support regarding space and services.
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Section 2(b) adds the National Guard Relief Foundation as a non-federal entity authorized for certain participation by members of the armed forces under section 1033(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code. This is positive because it allows armed forces members to participate with the foundation.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline potential negative consequences, burdens, or negative impacts for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The legislation provides official support and allows armed forces members to participate with the National Guard Relief Foundation.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill designates the National Guard Relief Foundation as a military welfare society, enhancing support and participation options for service members.
- 9/17/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in House
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