Congress 119 - HR 9237 - Take Care of America’s Veterans Act

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Administrative remedies Advisory bodies Armed Forces and National Security Computers and information technology Congressional oversight Data collection, sharing, protection Department of Veterans Affairs Drug, alcohol, tobacco use Employment and training programs Federal officials Government information and archives Government studies and investigations Health care coverage and access Health information and medical records Health promotion and preventive care Health technology, devices, supplies Internet, web applications, social media Jurisdiction and venue Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care Mental health Performance measurement Public contracts and procurement Research administration and funding Transportation costs Veterans' medical care Veterans' organizations and recognition Veterans' pensions and compensation

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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.

Actions

Jul 16, 2026

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 9237 is postponed.
Jul 16, 2026

On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 211 (Roll no. 249).
Jul 16, 2026

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4614-4615)
Jul 16, 2026

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.
Jul 16, 2026

The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jul 16, 2026

Mr. Deluzio moved to recommit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (CR H4613)
Jul 16, 2026

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jul 16, 2026

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 9237.
Jul 16, 2026

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 16, 2026

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1423. (consideration: CR H4548-4613; text: CR H4548-4613)
Jul 16, 2026

Considered as unfinished business.
Jul 16, 2026

Mr. Deluzio moved to recommit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 16, 2026

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1423.
Jul 13, 2026

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.
Jun 23, 2026

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.
Jun 10, 2026

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.
Jun 10, 2026

Introduced in House

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