HJ 245 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Commending the veterans of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.

This bill formally recognizes and honors the veterans who served in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of their military service. The legislation was passed by both the House and Senate through voice votes, indicating broad bipartisan support for the commendation.

Issues: ✓ Veterans

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

House of Delegates Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 5, 2026 Last action Apr 13, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill transitioned from an introduced draft to its final enrolled version, primarily involving significant formatting updates, the addition of official approval dates, and the inclusion of a final bill identifier. The substantive policy content, including the commendation of veterans and the specific historical facts cited, remains unchanged.

Scope change

No change to the bill's scope, applicability, or legal effect.

TECHNICAL

The document structure was updated to reflect the bill's final 'Enrolled' status, including the addition of approval dates for the House and Senate and a final bill number (HJ245ER).

The list of sponsors and co-sponsors present in the original draft was removed, as this information is no longer required on the final enrolled version of the bill.

Excessive blank lines and spacing were adjusted to conform to the standard formatting of an enrolled legislative document.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House of Delegates by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Apr 13, 2026

Lower · Passed

Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ245ER)

lower

Mar 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

Agreed to by House by voice vote

lower

Mar 5, 2026

Introduced

Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108681D

lower

1 primary · 115 co-sponsors