H.R. 9237

119th Congress

Introduced

Take Care of America’s Veterans Act

Sponsored byRepublican:Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]IL· Introduced 10 June 2026
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30

Cosponsors

16

Actions

1

Amendments

2

Committees

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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 9237 is postponed.

16 July 2026·1 week ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 23 June 2026

Take Care of America's Veterans Act

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.

Timeline

16 actions

  1. On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 211 (Roll no. 249).

    16 July 2026 · Floor

  2. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1423. (consideration: CR H4548-4613; text: CR H4548-4613)

    16 July 2026 · Floor

  3. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 9237 is postponed.

    16 July 2026 · Floor

  4. The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

    16 July 2026 · Floor

  5. 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.

    16 July 2026 · Floor

  6. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4614-4615)

    16 July 2026 · Floor

  7. POSTPONED 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.

    16 July 2026 · Floor

  8. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 9237.

    16 July 2026 · Floor

  9. Mr. Deluzio moved to recommit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (CR H4613)

    16 July 2026 · Floor

  10. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    16 July 2026 · Floor

  11. Rules 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.

    13 July 2026 · Floor

  12. Rules 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.

    13 July 2026 · Floor

  13. Rules 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.

    23 June 2026 · Floor

  14. Rules 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.

    23 June 2026 · Floor

  15. Rules 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.

    23 June 2026 · Floor

  16. Referred 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.

    10 June 2026 · IntroReferral

  17. Referred 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.

    10 June 2026 · IntroReferral

  18. Referred 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.

    10 June 2026 · IntroReferral

  19. Referred 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.

    10 June 2026 · IntroReferral

  20. Introduced in House

    10 June 2026 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

30 cosponsors

Sponsor

Republican:Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]IL

Cosponsors

  • Republican30100%

Classification

Policy area

Armed Forces and National Security

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 access

Committees

2

  • Armed Services Committee

    House · Standing

    • Referred To10 Jun 2026

  • Veterans' Affairs Committee

    House · Standing

    • Referred To10 Jun 2026

Cosponsor momentum

Cumulative over time

Cosponsors grew from 20 on 10 June 2026 to 30 on 24 June 2026.

Amendments

1

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