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S. 87852025–2026 SessionIN COMMITTEEDEMOCRAT

Relates to voluntary opportunities for veterans

Introduced Jan 8, 2026Monica Martinez (D-NY)

Summary

Requires the department of veterans' services to consult with the office of fire prevention and control and the department of health to identify the most effective ways to provide useful information to veterans about available volunteer opportunities with local volunteer fire departments and emergency services providers.

How Congress Voted

House — Jan 28, 2026
147 votes
140(95%)
Yea
0(0%)
Nay
0(0%)
Present
7(5%)
Not voting
Senate — Jan 21, 2026
41 votes
36(88%)
Yea
1(2%)
Nay
0(0%)
Present
4(10%)
Not voting
Senate — Jan 20, 2026
20 votes
19(95%)
Yea
0(0%)
Nay
0(0%)
Present
1(5%)
Not voting

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Legislative Journey

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Floor
  4. Passed Chamber 1
  5. Passed Chamber 2
  6. Signed
Jan 8, 2026

REFERRED TO RULES

Senate
Jan 20, 2026

ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.74

Senate
Jan 21, 2026

PASSED SENATE

Senate
Jan 21, 2026

DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

Senate
Jan 21, 2026

REFERRED TO VETERANS' AFFAIRS

House
Jan 28, 2026

SUBSTITUTED FOR A9490

House
Jan 28, 2026

ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.64

House
Jan 28, 2026

PASSED ASSEMBLY

House
Jan 28, 2026

RETURNED TO SENATE

House
Feb 13, 2026

DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

Senate
Feb 13, 2026

SIGNED CHAP.68

Senate