Rules Committee · Jul 16, 2026
H.Amdt. 240: Its purpose is not yet published.
Adopted
With no one objecting, no names recorded
Mike Bost (R-IL)
Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
H.R. 9237 · House bill Armed Forces and National Security
A Republican bill with 30 Republican cosponsors · See all 30 cosponsors
Last activity — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Passed one chamber, waiting for the other to take it up
Passed one chamber, and the other has not yet sent it to a committee or put it on its calendar.
The other chamber will hand it to a committee, place it on its calendar, or leave it where it is. Nothing has been decided, and a bill can sit here indefinitely.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House voice vote
- Awaiting Senate
The House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no member's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Take Care of America's Veterans Act. Its main goal is to improve various benefits, healthcare services, and administrative functions provided to veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other federal agencies. The legislation addresses multiple areas, including veteran compensation, education, economic opportunity, healthcare programs, memorial affairs, and general VA organization. It requires numerous reports, independent assessments, pilot programs, and strategic plans to increase accountability and oversight of VA operations. Additionally, the bill modifies eligibility rules and standards for community care, mental health residential treatment programs, and the processing of disability claims.
Yes· 3 of 50
- Scored +10
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill is fundamentally designed to significantly improve healthcare, compensation, education, and administrative services for veterans.
- Scored +9
Does this help veterans get medical care?
The legislation comprehensively enhances veteran healthcare delivery, community care access, prosthetics formularies, and specialized treatment programs.
- Scored +9
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The core purpose of the legislation is a comprehensive expansion and improvement of veterans' benefits, compensation, and support systems.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The legislation authorizes significant funding increases and appropriations for various VA programs, healthcare, and IT modernization.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
None of them settled the bill — every vote so far has been about whether to keep going.
- The House: a last attempt to send the bill back to committee The minority party's final chance to change or stall a bill just before the vote on passage. It almost always fails; when it succeeds, the bill does not get its final vote that day. Motion to recommit rejected 210 yes · 211 no
07/16/2026 · Roll call 249 · recorded as “On Motion to Recommit”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Concurrent Receipt Expansion (Section 101): This provision allows certain military retirees with combat-related disabilities to receive both full retired pay and veterans' disability compensation without offsets, directly increasing the monthly financial support for these veterans.
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Remarriage Protections for Survivors (Section 102): By modifying rules under the Love Lives On Act, surviving spouses who remarry will no longer have their Department of Veterans Affairs dependency and indemnity compensation or Survivor Benefit Plan annuities terminated solely due to their remarriage, providing greater financial security to surviving families.
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Home Loan Fee Waivers and Expansions (Section 104): This section expands housing loan eligibility to additional personnel within the reserve components and National Guard who complete entry-level and skill training, offering more servicemembers access to homeownership opportunities.
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Protection for Claimants Failing to Appear for Exams (Section 105): This provision explicitly prohibits the VA from denying a veteran's claim for benefits solely on the grounds that the veteran failed to appear for a scheduled medical examination, preventing automatic claim dismissals due to missed appointments.
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Expanded Healthcare and Adaptive Support (Section 305): This section amends the definition of medical services to include adaptive prostheses and terminal devices specifically for sports and other recreational activities, helping wounded or disabled veterans maintain active lifestyles.
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Improved Caregiver Transitions and Employment Support (Section 302): This provision extends medical care coverage and employment assistance—including certification fee reimbursements and training access—to primary family caregivers during the 180-day transition period after they leave the caregiver program.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restricted Disability Ratings for Sleep Apnea and Tinnitus (Section 108): The bill revises the disability rating schedule for sleep apnea to require specific criteria—such as ineffective treatment or end-organ damage—to qualify for higher ratings, and restricts separate compensable ratings for tinnitus, which could potentially lower disability compensation payouts for future claimants with these conditions.
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Increased Housing Loan Fees for Certain Reserve Personnel (Section 104): While expanding home loan eligibility to certain reserve and National Guard personnel with shorter active service durations, the bill imposes an additional 1.00 percentage fee on these specific loans, adding a direct financial burden to the borrowers.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill is fundamentally designed to significantly improve healthcare, compensation, education, and administrative services for veterans. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Veterans with service-connected disabilities, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries receive major assistance and adaptive equipment expansions. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Rural and frontier veterans experience substantial improvements through specialized transportation grants, critical access hospital partnerships, and telehealth. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill specifically extends transportation grants and healthcare access to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations. Would retired people be better off under this? — Military retirees benefit directly from major legislative measures like the Major Richard Star Act allowing concurrent receipt of retired pay and disability compensation. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Retirees and senior veterans benefit from concurrent receipt expansion, long-term care infrastructure improvements, and enhanced medical services. Would women be better off under this? — The bill provides dedicated provisions for women veterans, including lactation spaces, specialized mid-life health research, and military sexual trauma support. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Poverty reduction measures, transportation grants, housing loan access, and no-charge rescue medications directly assist low-income veterans. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Middle-class veteran households benefit from improved housing loan terms, education benefits, and streamlined healthcare access. Would students be better off under this? — Student veterans benefit from enhanced GI Bill flexibilities, housing stipends, and high technology program expansions. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Transition assistance programs, education benefits, and career opportunities heavily benefit younger transitioning service members. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Middle-aged veterans benefit from disability compensation reforms, healthcare access, and caregiver support programs. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — General healthcare and benefit expansions equitably cover minority veterans, including targeted outreach provisions. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — Asian American veterans share in the comprehensive improvements to VA benefits and healthcare delivery. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Minority veterans benefit broadly from enhanced VA accessibility, rural healthcare grants, and systemic improvements. Would men be better off under this? — Male veterans benefit generally from the broad expansions to VA healthcare, disability ratings, and support services. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Urban veterans benefit from modernized VA medical centers, scheduling tools, and healthcare access initiatives. Would white Americans be better off under this? — White veterans benefit from the universal improvements to VA administration, healthcare, and compensation programs. Would business owners be better off under this? — Business owners providing community care, medical services, or contracting with the VA may see increased engagement opportunities. Would farmers be better off under this? — Rural and agricultural community residents benefit from extended transportation grants and critical access hospital partnerships. Would immigrants be better off under this? — Veterans residing in Freely Associated States and territories receive expanded telehealth and medical access. Would LGBTQ people be better off under this? — LGBTQ veterans benefit from inclusive healthcare delivery and non-discriminatory access standards within VA facilities. Would children be better off under this? — Survivor benefit protections and family support provisions offer indirect benefits to the children of deceased or disabled service members. Would union members be better off under this? — Workforce protections and structured personnel policies offer stability for VA employees and unionized health personnel. Would high-income households be better off under this? — High-income households receive minor indirect benefits primarily related to general veteran status eligibility.
- Healthcare
- Does this help veterans get medical care? — The legislation comprehensively enhances veteran healthcare delivery, community care access, prosthetics formularies, and specialized treatment programs. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — Access to healthcare is broadly improved through expanded community care options, telehealth provisions, and traveling physicians. Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The bill extensively expands mental health resources, suicide prevention grant programs, and specialized care access for veterans. Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths? — The bill provides specific initiatives for opioid rescue medications, substance use disorder treatment, and safe prescribing practices. Does this put more money into medical research? — The legislation authorizes increased funding and programs for research into traumatic brain injuries, blast overpressure, and precision medicine. Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak? — The bill includes provisions for emergency response coordination and fourth mission medical surge capabilities.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — The bill expands housing loan eligibility for Reserve and National Guard components and broadens home ownership opportunities. Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The legislation improves disability compensation structures, adaptive equipment access, and specialized support for veterans with severe disabilities. Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The bill includes targeted provisions for women veterans' healthcare, lactation spaces, and specialized care services. Is this likely to reduce homelessness? — The legislation incorporates social determinants of health tracking and support mechanisms that assist in homelessness prevention. Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion? — The bill includes provisions such as the Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Program.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The legislation significantly increases support for medical research initiatives regarding TBI, precision medicine, and toxic exposures. Does this make college cost less? — The bill improves educational assistance programs, housing stipends, and apprenticeship funding under GI Bill provisions. Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The bill establishes stringent privacy protections and consent requirements regarding the sharing of veteran data and social determinants of health. Does this get reliable internet to more people? — The bill modernizes digital communications, telehealth platforms, and online self-service modules for veterans.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates numerous comprehensive reports, dashboards, performance metrics, and enhanced congressional oversight mechanisms. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The bill enhances procedural rights for claimants by prohibiting claim denials solely for missed medical exams and improving appeals processes. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The legislation enforces strong consent safeguards around the collection and utilization of veterans' personal and health data. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill increases federal administrative oversight through new executive positions and reporting requirements within the VA.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The core purpose of the legislation is a comprehensive expansion and improvement of veterans' benefits, compensation, and support systems. Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill allocates substantial funding and strategic initiatives for IT cybersecurity, zero trust architecture, and operational resiliency.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill provides specific grants, transportation options, and healthcare access improvements tailored for rural, highly rural, and tribal communities. Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — The legislation enhances coordination between the VA and FEMA for emergency response and fourth mission activations.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill includes workforce optimization, training, and staffing provisions that may positively impact employment within the VA and related care sectors. Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The bill introduces structured oversight, cost assessment, and financial management reforms within the Department of Veterans Affairs. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The legislation authorizes significant funding increases and appropriations for various VA programs, healthcare, and IT modernization.
- 11/11/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by voice vote.
- On passage Passed by voice vote.
- Considered as unfinished business.
- Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed consideration on HR 9237.
- 7/16/2026
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 9237 is postponed.
- On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 211 (Roll no. 249).
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4614-4615)
- 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.
- The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
- Mr. Deluzio moved to recommit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (CR H4613)
- The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 9237.
- 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.
- Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1423. (consideration: CR H4548-4613; text: CR H4548-4613)
- 7/13/2026
- 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.
- 6/24/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 6/23/2026
- 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.
- 6/22/2026
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- 6/15/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/10/2026
- 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.
- 20 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
46 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HR-785: Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2026
- 119-HR-982: Warriors to Workforce Act
- 119-HR-1004: Love Lives On Act of 2025
- 119-HR-1039: Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act
- 119-HR-1286: Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act
- 119-HR-1458: VETS Opportunity Act of 2025
- 119-HR-1646: Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act
- 119-HR-1845: TAP Promotion Act
- 119-HR-2137: Review Every Veterans Claim Act of 2025
- 119-HR-2426: Veterans Mental Health and Addiction Therapy Quality of Care Act
- 119-HR-2701: Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
- 119-HR-3400: TRAVEL Act of 2025
- 119-HR-3481: Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act of 2025
- 119-HR-3482: Veterans Community Care Scheduling Improvement Act
- 119-HR-3854: Modernizing All Veterans and Survivors
- 119-HR-3951: Rural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2025
- 119-HR-3983: Veterans Claims Quality Improvement Act of 2025
- 119-HR-6038: Improving Veteran Access to Care Act
- 119-HR-6444: Blast Overpressure Research and Mitigation Task Force Act
- 119-HR-6833: ARCA Act of 2025
- 119-HR-6835: Veterans STAND Act
- 119-HR-7009: Home Affordability for Guard and Reserve Act
- 119-HR-7083: CRUISE Act
- 119-HR-7643: Veteran Technology Employment Success Act
- 119-S-410: Love Lives On Act of 2025
- 119-S-607: Improving Veteran Access to Care Act
- 119-S-702: Veterans Mental Health and Addiction Therapy Quality of Care Act
- 119-S-749: Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2025
- 119-S-778: Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act
- 119-S-831: REP VA Act
- 119-S-972: Fairness in Veterans' Education Act of 2025
- 119-S-1318: Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
- 119-S-1591: ARCA Act of 2025
- 119-S-1657: Review Every Veteran’s Claim Act of 2025
- 119-S-2981: Veterans Prosthetics Advancement and Reform Act
- 119-S-3042: Justice for America’s Veterans and Survivors Act of 2025
- 119-S-3647: Disabled Veterans Dignity Act of 2026
- 119-S-3703: Rural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2026
- 119-S-3938: TAP Promotion Act
- 119-S-3988: Veterans STAND Act
- 119-S-4400: Optimizing the VA Workforce for Veterans Act of 2026
- 119-S-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 119-S-4815: CHIP IN for Veterans Act of 2026
- 119-S-5581: Veteran Technology Employment Success Act of 2026
- 119-HRES-1377: 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.
- 119-HRES-1423: 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.
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