House bill · H.R. 785 (119th Congress)

Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2026

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Apr 2, 2026

Sponsor: Jennifer A. Kiggans (U.S. Representative, VA-2, Republican)

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Summary

Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2025 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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Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

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Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Veterans' Affairs · U.S. House of Representatives

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Republican7

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Full history

Apr 2, 2026
Introduced
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 498.
U.S. House
Apr 2, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 498.
Apr 2, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 498.
Apr 2, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 498.
Apr 2, 2026
Reported out of committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-578.

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Apr 2, 2026
Reported out of committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-578.
Apr 2, 2026
Reported out of committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-578.
Feb 12, 2026
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 12, 2026
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 12, 2026
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 12, 2026
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Feb 12, 2026
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Feb 12, 2026
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Feb 5, 2026
In committee
Subcommittee on Health Discharged
Feb 5, 2026
In committee
Subcommittee on Health Discharged
Feb 5, 2026
In committee
Subcommittee on Health Discharged
Jun 12, 2025
Hearing held
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jun 12, 2025
Hearing held
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jun 12, 2025
Hearing held
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Mar 4, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 4, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 4, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 3, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
Jan 28, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
Jan 28, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
U.S. House of Representatives

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