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H.R. 9237 House Armed Forces and National Security

Take Care of America’s Veterans Act

Introduced
Jun 10, 2026
Sponsor
Rep. Bost, Mike (R-IL-12)
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STAGE 4 OF 8 — HOUSE FLOOR

Currently in the House. Last action: postponed proceedings - pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule xix, the chair announced further proceedings on h.r. 9237 is postponed on Jul 16, 2026.

  1. House Introduced in House Jun 10, 2026
  2. House 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
  3. House 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 23, 2026
  4. House 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. Jul 13, 2026
  5. House Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1423. (consideration: CR H4548-4613; text: CR H4548-4613) Jul 16, 2026
  6. 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 16, 2026
  7. House DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 9237. Jul 16, 2026
  8. House The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. Jul 16, 2026
  9. House Mr. Deluzio moved to recommit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (CR H4613) Jul 16, 2026
  10. House The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX. Jul 16, 2026
  11. House 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
  12. House Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4614-4615) Jul 16, 2026
  13. House On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 211 (Roll no. 249). Jul 16, 2026
  14. House POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 9237 is postponed. Jul 16, 2026
  15. House Latest vote
    On Motion to Recommit Jul 16, 2026
    Defeated Yea 210 Nay 211 Roll Call

Cosponsors

30

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 health

Committees

  • Veterans' Affairs Committee
    • [Unknown, Jul 16, 2026]
    • [Unknown, Jul 16, 2026]
    • [Referred To, Jun 10, 2026]
  • Armed Services Committee
    • [Referred To, Jun 10, 2026]

Summary

Take Care of America's Veterans ActThis 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 billrevises 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; andaddresses VA personnel, hiring, and infrastructure matters.

[Summary as of: Introduced in House]

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