Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution
HCR 44: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging Congress to create an accreditation pathway through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for private companies assisting veterans with their benefits.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HCR 44 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Kentucky House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging Congress to create an accreditation pathway through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for private companies assisting veterans with their benefits. Primary sponsor: Matt Koch (Republican), Steve Bratcher (Republican), Daniel Grossberg (Democratic), Candy Massaroni (Republican), Bobby McCool (Republican), Scott Sharp (Republican), Walker Thomas (Republican), Bill Wesley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2026): to Committee on Committees (S).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Urge Congress to create an accreditation pathway through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for private companies assisting veterans with their benefits.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Koch | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 72 |
| Steve Bratcher | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Daniel Grossberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Candy Massaroni | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| Bobby McCool | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 97 |
| Scott Sharp | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| Walker Thomas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Bill Wesley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Committee on Committees (S)
- received in Senate
- 3rd reading, adopted 95-0
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 12 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
- to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House