Michael Turner (R-OH)
Veterans Affairs Heritage Act of 2026
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
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, 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
- Scored +5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill creates a dedicated office to preserve, protect, and tell the stories of veterans' service and legacy.
- Scored +2
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The preservation of veterans' history directly honors a demographic that includes many seniors.
- Scored +2
Does this put more money into scientific research?
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. 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 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? — The preservation of veterans' history directly honors a demographic that includes many seniors. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The establishment of a national history center in Dayton, Ohio, may provide regional community benefits.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill funds historical research and archival management through the new History Office. Does this make it easier to use public money at a school other than the local one? — The bill creates educational opportunities through public exhibits and history programs.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates the collection, preservation, and public access to Department historical records and artifacts.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill establishes a history office to preserve the legacy and stories of veterans' service.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill allows for partnerships and lease authority with nonprofit organizations to support office activities.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The bill includes provisions for constructing, renovating, and repairing facilities for the History Office.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this strengthen Social Security? — The bill honors the history and service of veterans, which is a core part of the social fabric.
- 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