Take Care of America's Veterans Act This 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 bill revises 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; and addresses VA personnel, hiring, and infrastructure matters.

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[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 98 (Wednesday, June 10, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. BOST:H.R. 9237.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I Section 8 of the Constitution[Page H4085]

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Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12] · [R-IL-12] · B001295
Rep-IL-12 current · 6 terms · @RepBost · 3 district offices

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General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit (house) · house · rank 4
Highways and Transit (house) · house · rank 6
House Committee on Agriculture (house) · house · rank 9 · site
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (house) · house · rank 8 · site
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs (house) · house · Chair · rank 1 · site
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101 N 4th St, Suite 302, Effingham, IL, 62401 · 217-240-3170 · fax 618-448-4233 · 39.12162989999999,-88.54225699999999
1109 Chestnut Street, Murphysboro, IL, 62966 · 618-457-5787 · fax 618-448-4233 · 37.7635011,-89.33563699999999

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Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] · [R-FL-12] · B001257 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-10 · original
Rep-FL-12 current · 10 terms · @RepGusBilirakis · 3 district offices
Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9] · [R-NC-9] · H001067 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-10 · original
Rep-NC-9 current · 7 terms · @RepRichHudson · 2 district offices
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] · [R-NY-17] · L000599 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-10 · original
Rep-NY-17 current · 2 terms · @RepMikeLawler · 2 district offices
Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3] · [R-WI-3] · V000135 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-10 · original
Rep-WI-3 current · 2 terms · @RepVanOrden · 2 district offices
Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1] · [R-IA-1] · M001215 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-10 · original
Rep-IA-1 current · 3 terms · @RepMMM · 2 district offices
Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3] · [R-NC-3] · M001210 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-10 · original
Rep-NC-3 current · 4 terms · @RepGregMurphy · 4 district offices
Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5] · [R-VA-5] · M001239 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-10 · original
Rep-VA-5 current · 1 term · @RepJohnMcGuire · 1 district office
Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7] · [R-MI-7] · B001321 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-10 · original
Rep-MI-7 current · 1 term · @reptombarrett · 1 district office
Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1] · [R-MI-1] · B001301 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-10 · original
Rep-MI-1 current · 5 terms · @RepJackBergman · 2 district offices
Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4] · [R-IN-4] · B001307 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-10 · original
Rep-IN-4 current · 4 terms · @RepJimBaird · 1 district office
Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9] · [R-PA-9] · M001204 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-10 · original
Rep-PA-9 current · 4 terms · @RepMeuser · 7 district offices
Del. King-Hinds, Kimberlyn [R-MP-At Large] · [R-MP-0] · K000404 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-10 · original
Rep-MP current · 1 term · @RepKimKingHinds · 3 district offices
Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] · [R-VA-2] · K000399 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-10 · original
Rep-VA-2 current · 2 terms · @RepJenKiggans · 3 district offices
Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8] · [R-AZ-8] · H001098 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-10 · original
Rep-AZ-8 current · 1 term · 1 district office
Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2] · [R-AR-2] · H001072 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-10 · original
Rep-AR-2 current · 6 terms · @RepFrenchHill · 2 district offices
Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23] · [R-CA-23] · O000019 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-10 · original
Rep-CA-23 current · 3 terms · @JayObernolte · 1 district office
Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11] · [R-NC-11] · E000246 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-10 · original
Rep-NC-11 current · 2 terms · @RepEdwards · 1 district office
Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2] · [R-MI-2] · M001194 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-10 · original
Rep-MI-2 current · 6 terms · @RepMoolenaar · 2 district offices
Rep. Taylor, David J. [R-OH-2] · [R-OH-2] · T000490 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-10 · original
Rep-OH-2 current · 1 term · @RepDaveTaylor · 3 district offices
Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] · [R-PA-16] · K000376 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-10 · original
Rep-PA-16 current · 8 terms · @MikeKellyPA · 3 district offices
Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11] · [R-NY-11] · M000317 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-15
Rep-NY-11 current · 3 terms · @RepMalliotakis · 2 district offices
Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] · [R-AL-1] · M001212 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-15
Rep-AL-1 current · 3 terms · @RepBarryMoore · 5 district offices
Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24] · [R-NY-24] · T000478 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-22
Rep-NY-24 current · 4 terms · @RepTenney · 4 district offices
Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6] · [R-AZ-6] · C001133 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-22
Rep-AZ-6 current · 2 terms · @RepCiscomani · 2 district offices
Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large] · [R-AS-0] · R000600 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-22
Rep-AS current · 6 terms · @RepAmata · 1 district office
Rep. Luttrell, Morgan [R-TX-8] · [R-TX-8] · L000603 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-22
Rep-TX-8 current · 2 terms · @RepLuttrell · 1 district office
Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8] · [R-MN-8] · S001212 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-22
Rep-MN-8 current · 4 terms · @RepPeteStauber · 4 district offices
Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7] · [R-MN-7] · F000470 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-24
Rep-MN-7 current · 3 terms · @RepFischbach · 2 district offices
Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4] · [R-WA-4] · N000189 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-24
Rep-WA-4 current · 6 terms · @RepNewhouse · 3 district offices
Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] · [R-NE-2] · B001298 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-24
Rep-NE-2 current · 5 terms · @RepDonBacon · 2 district offices

Committees (2)

Veterans' Affairs Committee [House Standing]
2026-07-16T15:16:29ZUnknown
2026-07-16T14:16:01ZUnknown
2026-06-10T14:02:15ZReferred To
Armed Services Committee [House Standing]
2026-06-10T14:02:20ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (16)

2026-07-16 11:16:45FloorH8D000via House floor actions
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 9237 is postponed.
2026-07-16 11:16:29FloorH36210via House floor actions
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 211 (Roll no. 249).
VoteHouse roll 249 — source
2026-07-16 10:51:22FloorH30000via House floor actions
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4614-4615)
2026-07-16 10:16:38FloorH8D000via House floor actions
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.
2026-07-16 10:16:14FloorH8A000via House floor actions
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
2026-07-16 10:16:01FloorH36200via House floor actions
Mr. Deluzio moved to recommit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (CR H4613)
2026-07-16 10:15:28FloorH35000via House floor actions
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2026-07-16 09:12:36FloorH8D000via House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 9237.
2026-07-16 09:11:48FloorH8D000via House floor actions
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.
2026-07-16 09:11:43FloorH30000via House floor actions
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1423. (consideration: CR H4548-4613; text: CR H4548-4613)
2026-07-13 17:59:05FloorH1L210via House floor actions
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.
2026-06-23 19:18:06FloorH1L210via House floor actions
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.
2026-06-10IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
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.
2026-06-10IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
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.
2026-06-10IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
Introduced in House
2026-06-10IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
Introduced in House

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Titles

Display Title2026-06-11T08:23:26Z
Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2026-06-11T08:23:25Z
Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this billIH2026-06-11T08:23:25Z
VITAL Act of 2026
Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this billIH2026-06-11T08:23:25Z
Veterans Infrastructure and Transformation Act of 2026
Official Title as IntroducedIH2026-06-11T08:18:31Z
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.

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Introduced in House2026-06-10T04:00:00Z
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-119hr9237ih/xml/BILLS-119hr9237ih.xml

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Summaries

00 · 2026-06-10 · Introduced in House

Take Care of America's Veterans Act

This 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 bill

revises 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; and
addresses VA personnel, hiring, and infrastructure matters.

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Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
HRES 1423 (119) 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.
Latest: 2026-07-14 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Relationship: Related bill (via House), Procedurally related (via House)
S 5581 (119) Veteran Technology Employment Success Act of 2026
Latest: 2026-09-29 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)

Amendments (1)

HAMDT 240 (119)
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1423, the amendment printed in part B of report 119-749 is considered adopted.
Submitted 2026-07-16T04:00:00Z
Chamber: House of Representatives
Amends: HR 9237 (119)
Latest: 2026-07-16 — On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 9237 is postponed.

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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 9237 is postponed.

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