H.R. 785
119th Congress
Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2026
18
Cosponsors
11
Actions
0
Amendments
1
Committees
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Since introduced
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 498.
2 April 2026·3 months ago
Summary
Introduced in House · Updated 25 April 2025
Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2025
This bill expands the membership of the Geriatrics and Gerontology Advisory Committee within the Veterans Health Administration by requiring the addition of one representative from the National Association of State Veterans Homes who holds a professional license in nursing home administration. Additionally, the committee must consult with the National Association of Veterans State Homes with respect to matters concerning the association.
Timeline
11 actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-578.
2 April 2026 · Committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-578.
2 April 2026 · Committee
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 498.
2 April 2026 · Calendars
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
12 February 2026 · Committee
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
12 February 2026 · Committee
Subcommittee on Health Discharged
5 February 2026 · Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held
12 June 2025 · Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
4 March 2025 · Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
28 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
28 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
28 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Sponsorship
18 cosponsors
Sponsor
Republican:Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]VACosponsors
- Democrat1161%
- Republican739%
- Democrat:Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]NY
- Republican:Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]UT
- Democrat:Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]NV
- Democrat:Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]VA
- Democrat:Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]OH
- Democrat:Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10]WA
- Republican:Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7]MI
- Democrat:Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]MI
- Democrat:Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]NY
- Republican:Rep. Taylor, David [R-OH-2]OH
- Republican:Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2]NY
- Republican:Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1]ID
- Republican:Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1]NY
- Democrat:Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4]NY
- Democrat:Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]NC
- Democrat:Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]NY
- Republican:Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3]SC
- Democrat:Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20]FL
Classification
Policy area
Armed Forces and National SecurityLegislative subjects
Committees
1
Veterans' Affairs Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To28 Jan 2025
- Discharged from5 Feb 2026
- Markup By12 Feb 2026
- Reported By2 Apr 2026
Health Subcommittee
- Referred to4 Mar 2025
- Hearings By (subcommittee)12 Jun 2025
Reports
Cosponsor momentum
Cumulative over time
Cosponsors grew from 2 on 28 January 2025 to 18 on 9 February 2026.
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