H.R. 8044 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned, Mar 24, 2026
119th Congress
2nd SessionH. R. 8044
2nd SessionH. R. 8044
A BILL
Get Justice-Involved Veterans BACK HOME Act
In the HouseNo vote yet
Sponsor: Rep. Herbert C. Conaway (D-NJ-3) · Introduced Mar 24, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action May 20, 2026: “Committee Hearings Held”
Sections
Sections · 5
- Sec. 1Short titleNo change
- Sec. 2Pilot program to provide mental health care to incarcerated veteransNo change
- Sec. 3Separate housing units for incarcerated veteransNo change
- Sec. 4Automatic resumption of payment of compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation to persons incarcerated for conviction of a felony after period of incarceration endsNo change
- Sec. 5Survey on incarcerated veteransNo change