Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- Introduced Jun 10
- Committee Jun 10
- Passed House Next
- Passed Senate Not yet
- To President Not yet
- Law Not yet
Where it stands
In committee, Jun 10, 2026Next: House vote
103d ago Jul 16, 2026: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 9237 is postponed.
Final votes
House 210-211
1 roll call on this bill
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Votes
House roll 249
On Motion to Recommit
R 3-210 D 207-0 I 0-1
210-211
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Summary
Take Care of America's Veterans Act
Full summary10 paragraphs
This bill addresses veterans’ benefits, health care, counseling, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) personnel, VA infrastructure, and the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP).
The bill modifies various compensation programs for veterans, including by (1) allowing concurrent receipt of disability compensation and military retired pay for certain retirees with a combat-related disability, (2) extending entitlement for various benefits and services to remarried surviving spouses, (3) increasing the rate of dependency and indemnity compensation, and (4) establishing a supplemental monthly allowance for certain disabled veterans.
The bill also addresses VA education and training benefits, including by (1) modifying which independent study programs are covered under veterans’ educational assistance benefits, (2) requiring Transition Assistance Program counseling to include a presentation about VA benefits, and (3) increasing the housing allowance rate for individuals pursuing apprenticeships.
The bill revises health care provisions, including by (1) expanding support and assistance provided to family caregivers, (2) extending the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, and (3) expanding the scope of VA mental health research.
Among other elements, the bill
- revises VA disability ratings for sleep apnea and tinnitus;
- expands eligibility for a memorial headstone or marker for the spouse, surviving spouse, child, or dependent of a veteran or member of the Armed Forces;
- addresses the administration of the VCCP and codifies the eligibility standards;
- establishes a standardized screening process for priority or routine admission to certain mental health care programs; and
- addresses VA personnel, hiring, and infrastructure matters.
Library of Congress summary, Jun 10, 2026
Summary versions
- Introduced in HouseJun 10, 2026
Actions
- HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 9237 is postponed.Jul 16, 2026
- HouseOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 211 (Roll no. 249).Jul 16, 2026
- HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4614-4615)Jul 16, 2026
- HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 9237, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Deluzio demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.Jul 16, 2026
- HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.Jul 16, 2026
- HouseMr. Deluzio moved to recommit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (CR H4613)Jul 16, 2026
- HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.Jul 16, 2026
- HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 9237.Jul 16, 2026
- HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 8595, H.R. 9237 and H.R. 1181. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 9237, and H.R. 1181 under a closed rule, and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule with one hour of debate and one motion to reconsider on each bill.Jul 16, 2026
- HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1423. (consideration: CR H4548-4613; text: CR H4548-4613)Jul 16, 2026
- HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1423 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 8595, H.R. 9237 and H.R. 1181. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 9237, and H.R. 1181 under a closed rule, and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule with one hour of debate and one motion to reconsider on each bill.Jul 13, 2026
- HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1377 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1181, H.R. 9022, H.R. 8595 and H.R. 9237. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1181 and H.R. 9237 under a closed rule and H.R. 9022 and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.Jun 23, 2026
All actions14
- HouseIntroduced in HouseJun 10, 2026
- HouseReferred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Jun 10, 2026
Bill record
Text versions1
- Introduced in HouseJun 10, 2026PDF: Introduced in House
Committees2
- House Veterans' Affairs CommitteeReferred To Jun 10, 2026
- House Armed Services CommitteeReferred To Jun 10, 2026
Sponsor and cosponsors30 cosponsors
- Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL-12)Sponsor, Jun 10, 2026
- Abraham Hamadeh (R-AZ-8)OriginalJoined Jun 10, 2026
- Chuck Edwards (R-NC-11)OriginalJoined Jun 10, 2026
- Daniel Meuser (R-PA-9)OriginalJoined Jun 10, 2026
- David Taylor (R-OH-2)OriginalJoined Jun 10, 2026
- Derrick Van Orden (R-WI-3)OriginalJoined Jun 10, 2026
- Gregory Murphy (R-NC-3)OriginalJoined Jun 10, 2026
- Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12)OriginalJoined Jun 10, 2026
- J. Hill (R-AR-2)OriginalJoined Jun 10, 2026
- Jack Bergman (R-MI-1)OriginalJoined Jun 10, 2026
- James Baird (R-IN-4)OriginalJoined Jun 10, 2026
- Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23)OriginalJoined Jun 10, 2026
- Jennifer Kiggans (R-VA-2)OriginalJoined Jun 10, 2026
- John McGuire (R-VA-5)OriginalJoined Jun 10, 2026
- John Moolenaar (R-MI-2)OriginalJoined Jun 10, 2026
- Kimberlyn King-Hinds (R-MP)OriginalJoined Jun 10, 2026
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA-1)OriginalJoined Jun 10, 2026
- Michael Lawler (R-NY-17)OriginalJoined Jun 10, 2026
- Mike Kelly (R-PA-16)OriginalJoined Jun 10, 2026
- Richard Hudson (R-NC-9)OriginalJoined Jun 10, 2026
- Tom Barrett (R-MI-7)OriginalJoined Jun 10, 2026
- Barry Moore (R-AL-1)Joined Jun 15, 2026
- Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY-11)Joined Jun 15, 2026
- Aumua Amata Radewagen (R-AS)Joined Jun 22, 2026
- Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24)Joined Jun 22, 2026
- Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-6)Joined Jun 22, 2026
- Morgan Luttrell (R-TX-8)Joined Jun 22, 2026
- Pete Stauber (R-MN-8)Joined Jun 22, 2026
- Dan Newhouse (R-WA-4)Joined Jun 24, 2026
- Don Bacon (R-NE-2)Joined Jun 24, 2026
- Michelle Fischbach (R-MN-7)Joined Jun 24, 2026
Amendments1
- H.Amdt. 240Jul 16, 2026Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1423, the amendment printed in part B of report 119-749 is considered adopted.On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
Cost estimates and reports0
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Titles4
Short titles
- Take Care of America’s Veterans ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
- VITAL Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this bill
- Veterans Infrastructure and Transformation Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this bill
Official titles
- To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs.Official Title as Introduced
Subjects27
Policy area
Legislative subjects
Administrative remediesAdvisory bodiesComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightData collection, sharing, protectionDepartment of Veterans AffairsDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmployment and training programsFederal officialsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesInternet, web applications, social mediaJurisdiction and venueLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMental healthPerformance measurementPublic contracts and procurementResearch administration and fundingTransportation costsVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognitionVeterans' pensions and compensation
Related bills46
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- S. 4744 119th, Related bill, Related bill Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- H.Res. 1377 119th, Related bill, Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9022) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9237) to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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- H.R. 3482 119th, Related bill Veterans Community Care Scheduling Improvement Act
- H.R. 1039 119th, Related bill Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act
- H.Res. 1423 119th, Related bill, Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 139) to make daylight savings time permanent, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9237) to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
- S. 5581 119th, Related bill Veteran Technology Employment Success Act of 2026
Official record from Congress.gov, the House Clerk and the Senate; lobbying from Lobbying Disclosure Act filings. Updated Oct 27, 2026.