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IL SB3682
Bill
Status
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mike Simmons
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AI Summary
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Creates the Task Force on Federal Impact to Illinois Veterans within the Department of Veterans Affairs to gather feedback from veterans on existing programming, resources, housing, and healthcare
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Directs the Task Force to analyze staffing and funding changes at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and assess impacts of federal funding cuts from the Department of Government Efficiency and One Big Beautiful Bill Act on over 500,000 Illinois veterans
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Requires assessment of ways Illinois can assist veterans losing jobs at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and those affected by cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, and federal tax credits
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Establishes a 12-member Task Force including the Director of Veterans Affairs, legislative committee chairs, 3 veterans organization representatives, and 6 geographically diverse veterans serving without compensation
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Task Force must report findings to the Governor and General Assembly by December 15, 2027, and dissolves on January 31, 2028
Legislative Description
TASK FORCE-FED IMPACT-VETS
Last Action
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
3/13/2026