Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2026
USA119th CongressHR-785| House
| Updated: 4/2/2026
Jennifer A. Kiggans
Republican Representative
Virginia
Cosponsors (18)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)David J. Taylor (Republican)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Tom Barrett (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Susie Lee (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)
Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This bill seeks to enhance the expertise of the Department of Veterans Affairs' Geriatrics and Gerontology Advisory Committee by amending title 38, United States Code. It specifically mandates the addition of one representative from the National Association of State Veterans Homes to the committee. This new committee member must possess a professional license in nursing home administration , ensuring specialized knowledge in long-term care for elderly veterans. The legislation also requires the Under Secretary for Health to consult with the President of the National Association of State Veterans Homes on matters concerning the association, fostering greater collaboration on geriatric care policies.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Subcommittee on Health Discharged
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 498.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-578.
Armed Forces and National Security
Advisory bodiesAgingDepartment of Veterans AffairsLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2026
USA119th CongressHR-785| House
| Updated: 4/2/2026
This bill seeks to enhance the expertise of the Department of Veterans Affairs' Geriatrics and Gerontology Advisory Committee by amending title 38, United States Code. It specifically mandates the addition of one representative from the National Association of State Veterans Homes to the committee. This new committee member must possess a professional license in nursing home administration , ensuring specialized knowledge in long-term care for elderly veterans. The legislation also requires the Under Secretary for Health to consult with the President of the National Association of State Veterans Homes on matters concerning the association, fostering greater collaboration on geriatric care policies.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Subcommittee on Health Discharged
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 498.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-578.
Jennifer A. Kiggans
Republican Representative
Virginia
Cosponsors (18)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)David J. Taylor (Republican)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Tom Barrett (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Susie Lee (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)
Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee
Armed Forces and National Security
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Advisory bodiesAgingDepartment of Veterans AffairsLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care