H.R. 9237 · 119th Congress

Take Care of America’s Veterans Act

Introduced on Jun 10, 2026 by Mike Bost (R-IL-12). 30 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Latest action (Jul 16, 2026): POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 9237 is postponed.

Stage
Introduced
Introduced
Jun 10, 2026
Cosponsors
30
0 from the other party
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. 2Reported by committee
  3. 3Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

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.

Subjects

  • Administrative remedies
  • Advisory bodies
  • Computers and information technology
  • Congressional oversight
  • Data collection, sharing, protection
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
  • Employment and training programs
  • Federal officials
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Health information and medical records
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Health technology, devices, supplies
  • Internet, web applications, social media
  • Jurisdiction and venue
  • Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
  • Mental health
  • Performance measurement
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • Research administration and funding
  • Transportation costs
  • Veterans' medical care
  • Veterans' organizations and recognition
  • Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Jun 10, 2026). Public domain.

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.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Mike BostR-IL-12Sponsor

Republicans · 30

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Motion to Recommit
    Jul 16, 2026· House· Procedural· Failed 210–211

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. Jun 10, 2026Introduced in House
  2. Jun 10, 2026Introduced in House
  3. Jun 10, 2026 · HouseReferred 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.
  4. Jun 10, 2026 · HouseReferred 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.
  5. Jun 23, 2026 · HouseRules 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.
  6. Jul 13, 2026 · HouseRules 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.
  7. Jul 16, 2026 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1423. (consideration: CR H4548-4613; text: CR H4548-4613)
  8. Jul 16, 2026 · HouseRule 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.
  9. Jul 16, 2026 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 9237.
  10. Jul 16, 2026 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  11. Jul 16, 2026 · HouseMr. Deluzio moved to recommit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (CR H4613)
  12. Jul 16, 2026 · HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  13. Jul 16, 2026 · HousePOSTPONED 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.
  14. Jul 16, 2026 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4614-4615)
  15. Jul 16, 2026 · HouseOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 211 (Roll no. 249).House · Roll call 249
  16. Jul 16, 2026 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 9237 is postponed.

Committees

Committees and subcommittees the measure was referred to.

Agencies in its committees' jurisdiction

Analisa's mapping of committee jurisdiction to federal agencies; the bill may touch others, or none of these.

Who lobbied on it

Organizations whose lobbying reports (LD-2) name this measure. Spending is what they reported for those quarters on all issues, not on this measure alone.

  1. AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES2 reports
    $160K reported (all issues)
  2. LEIDOS, INC.2 reports
    $1.1M reported (all issues)Federal contractor: LEIDOS, INC.$1.1B in contracts, FY2026AI match · 99%
  3. AFL-CIO1 report
    $760K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: AFL-CIO WORKING FOR AMERICA INSTITUTE, INC. (THE)AI match · 92%
  4. AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY1 report
    $286.3K reported (all issues)
  5. AMERICAN FED OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO1 report
    $390K reported (all issues)
  6. AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS INC.1 report
    $720K reported (all issues)
  7. American Council on Education1 report
    $37.5K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION$5M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  8. American Federation of Government Employees1 report
    $80K reported (all issues)
  9. American Medical Association1 report
    $5.1M reported (all issues)Federal contractor: AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION$371K in contracts, FY2026AI match · 99%
  10. American Psychological Association Services Inc.(FKA American Psychological Assn1 report
    $340K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION$710.8K in contracts, FY2026AI match · 99%
  11. Americans for Prosperity1 report
    $660K reported (all issues)
  12. BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION1 report
    Federal contractor: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP$20M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  13. BROKER ACTION COALITION1 report
    $80K reported (all issues)
  14. BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPT., AFL-CIO1 report
    $290K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES DEPARTMENT, AFL-CIOAI match · 100%
  15. CENTER FOR PROCUREMENT ADVOCACY1 report
    $100K reported (all issues)
  16. Clearmind Medicine, Inc1 report
    $20K reported (all issues)
  17. DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS1 report
    $149.2K reported (all issues)
  18. ELEVANCE HEALTH, INC.1 report
    $2.3M reported (all issues)
  19. HOUSING POLICY COUNCIL1 report
    $150K reported (all issues)
  20. I AM ALS1 report
    $30K reported (all issues)
  21. INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS AND AEROSPACE WORKERS1 report
    $715K reported (all issues)
  22. JOHNSON & JOHNSON1 report
    $30K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: JOHNSON & JOHNSON VISION CARE INCAI match · 100%
  23. MISSION ROLL CALL1 report
    $40K reported (all issues)
  24. MORTGAGE BANKERS ASSOCIATION1 report
    $1.2M reported (all issues)Federal contractor: MORTGAGE BANKERS ASSOCIATION$125K in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  25. Medlytix, LLC1 report
    $32.5K reported (all issues)
  26. NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSN1 report
    $50K reported (all issues)
  27. NATIONAL NURSES UNITED1 report
    $110K reported (all issues)
  28. NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION1 report
    $340K reported (all issues)
  29. National Taxpayers Union1 report
    $30K reported (all issues)
  30. PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA1 report
    $112.1K reported (all issues)
  31. Rocket LP1 report
    $50K reported (all issues)
  32. SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION1 report
    $80K reported (all issues)
  33. Service Employees International Union CTW-CLC1 report
    $300K reported (all issues)
  34. THE ALS ASSOCIATION1 report
    $30K reported (all issues)
  35. The University of North Carolina System1 report
    $115K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SYSTEM OFFICEAI match · 100%
  36. UNITED ASSN OF JOURNEYMEN & APPRENTICES OF THE PLUMBING & PIPEFITTING INDUSTRY1 report
    $260K reported (all issues)
  37. University of Phoenix, Inc.1 report
    $410K reported (all issues)
  38. VOTEVETS ACTION FUND, INC.1 report
    $140.1K reported (all issues)
  39. Wounded Warrior Project1 report
    $30K reported (all issues)

Reports filed in 2026.

Sources and method

Every figure on this page traces to these records.

  • Bill status: bills and resolutions, sponsors, actions, subjects and CRS summaries (U.S. Government Publishing Office (GovInfo), from Congress.gov (Library of Congress))GovInfo Bill Status bulk data (Congress.gov; summaries by the Congressional Research Service) · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Members of Congress, their terms, committees and identifiers (The @unitedstates project (from the Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress, the House and the Senate))unitedstates/congress-legislators: legislators, committees and current committee membership · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication)
  • House roll-call votes (Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, roll-call vote records · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
  • Lobbying disclosures (LD-1 registrations, LD-2 quarterly reports, LD-203 contribution reports) (Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives)Clerk of the House, Lobbying Disclosure Act filings (organizations only; lobbyists' names are not loaded) · data current to Oct 6, 2026 · loaded Oct 6, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.
  • Money and votes are shown side by side; neither explains the other.