To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

H.R. 7950 is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on March 16, 2026, by Mr. Self. It would create an Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs inside the Department of Veterans Affairs. This office would act as the main link between the VA and Congress, handling hearings, briefings, information requests, and legislative proposals. The bill was ordered to be reported with amendments on May 14, 2026.

Veterans in Houston rely on VA services. How the VA communicates with Congress can affect what funding and rules get updated. This bill changes who inside the VA handles that communication.