Every new Congress brings shifts in committee leadership, legislative priorities, and the pace at which veteran-focused issues move forward. Understanding how that system resets helps veterans, families, and advocates know what to watch in the year ahead. A New Congress, a Reset ProcessThe 119th Congress, which convened in January 2026, marks the formal reset of legislative activity for the next two years. Understanding how that cycle works, and where veteran issues are addressed within it, helps cut through noise and focus on what actually matters: access, accountability, and follow-through. As 2026 continues, staying informed is one way veterans and advocates can remain engaged — without getting pulled into partisan headlines that don’t reflect day-to-day realities.