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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8056

Military Financial Literacy Act of 2026

Rep. McDonald Rivet Introduces Bill to Expand Financial and Housing Counseling for Military Members

The Military Financial Literacy Act of 2026 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced and sent to the House Committee on Armed Services for review. The bill is actively moving forward as it awaits further study by the committee.

Legislative Progress

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Could go either way

The bill has support from both parties, which usually helps military-related bills. However, it is still in the early stages and must pass through the committee process before a full vote.

Key Points

VeteransHousingEconomy Finance

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Life & Work

Military families looking to buy or sell homes would get specialized counseling on the home buying and selling process. This could help more service members become successful homeowners by understanding their options, particularly VA loan programs that offer favorable terms like no down payment.

practices relating to financial management, home buying and selling, renting during changing permanent station, rental planning
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Milestones

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Mar 24, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Mar 24, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Votes

No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Military Financial Literacy Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 8056
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

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R: 1

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