To ensure that a member separated from an Armed Force, solely on the basis that the member has pseudofolliculitis barbae, receives an honorable discharge and veterans benefits.
Guarantees an honorable discharge and veterans benefits to members separated solely because of pseudofolliculitis barbae.
In two House committees since Oct. 1, 2026, 4 days after it was introduced. Most bills never leave committee.
- INTRODUCEDINTROOCT 1, 2026
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What the bill would do, and why it matters
A service member's discharge status can affect access to veterans benefits. This measure would ensure that a member separated solely because of pseudofolliculitis barbae receives an honorable discharge and veterans benefits. The title does not say which benefits are included.
- INTRODUCED ONLY This bill has been introduced and possibly referred to a committee, but it has not passed any vote. Most introduced bills never become law — they die in committee without a hearing.
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- Guarantees an honorable discharge and benefits
A member separated from an Armed Force solely because of pseudofolliculitis barbae would receive an honorable discharge and veterans benefits. The title does not specify which benefits or how the change would be carried out.
A discharge status and access to veterans benefits can affect a former service member's standing and support after leaving the Armed Forces. The measure would set a specific outcome for members separated solely on this basis.
Written from the official record.
The path it took, step by step
- IntroducedOCT 1, 2026HOUSEOCT 1, 2026By Rep. Jr. with 8 original cosponsorsReferred to Armed Services and Veterans' Affairs
- SAME DAYNOWHouse committeesOCT 1, 2026ARMED SERVICES · VETERANS' AFFAIRS NOWOCT 1, 2026In committee for 4 daysNo hearing yet
- 4 DAYS SO FARPassed the House—HOUSE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- Senate committee—SENATE—
- Passed the Senate—SENATE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- Resolve differencesONLY IF NEEDEDBOTH CHAMBERSONLY IF NEEDEDSkipped if the other chamber passes the same text
- Signed into law—PRESIDENT—10 days to sign or veto
- OCT 12026OCT 1, 2026REFERREDReferred to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
- OCT 12026OCT 1, 2026INTRODUCEDHOUSEIntroduced in House
At day 4, this bill is already older than 3% of the laws passed this Congress were when they were signed.
Where your members stand on it
A coalition from 7 states
Plus the sponsor, a Democrat. Every cosponsor is from one party.
Plus the sponsor, a Democrat. Every cosponsor is from one party.
Rep. Conaway’s record: sponsored 16 bills this Congress. 0 passed the House; 0 became law.
- Wesley BellD-MO-1ORIGINAL
- Yvette D. ClarkeD-NY-9ORIGINAL
- Sylvia R. GarciaD-TX-29ORIGINAL
- LaMonica McIverD-NJ-10ORIGINAL
- Eleanor Holmes NortonD-DC-ALORIGINAL
- Marilyn StricklandD-WA-10ORIGINAL
- Marc A. VeaseyD-TX-33ORIGINAL
- Frederica S. WilsonD-FL-24ORIGINAL
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