119th Congress Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 785: Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2026
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Summary
This bill expands the membership of the Geriatrics and Gerontology Advisory Committee within the Veterans Health Administration by requiring the addition of one representative from the National Association of State Veterans Homes who holds a professional license in nursing home administration. Additionally, the committee must consult with the National Association of Veterans State Homes with respect to matters concerning the association.
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Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Sheri Biggs R-SCOriginal
- Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick D-FLOriginal
- Thomas Suozzi D-NY
- Donald Davis D-NC
- Laura Gillen D-NY
- Nicolas LaLota R-NY
- Russ Fulcher R-ID
- Andrew Garbarino R-NY
- David Taylor R-OH
- Grace Meng D-NY
- Rashida Tlaib D-MI
- Tom Barrett R-MI
- Marilyn Strickland D-WA
- Marcy Kaptur D-OH
- Eugene Vindman D-VA
- Susie Lee D-NV
- Clarence Owens R-UT
- Dan Goldman D-NY
Who scored on this bill
- 1Jennifer Kiggans SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, marked up, reported4 events+38
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History
- Introduced in the House by Jennifer Kiggans.
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- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-578.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 498.
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- Subcommittee on Health Discharged
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.