United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 31 R cosponsors

HR 9237 — Take Care of America’s Veterans Act

Last action — 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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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 31 sponsors

    1 primary, 30 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (31 R).

  • Failed a recorded vote

    Failed 1 recorded vote so far — a real headwind.

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In plain language

The bill addresses issues related to veterans' care and benefits.

This bill focuses on improving the care and benefits provided to veterans. It aims to address various aspects of veterans' support services.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you're a veteran or work with veterans, this bill could lead to improved support and resources for you.
  • Families: Families of veterans may see enhanced benefits and services aimed at supporting their loved ones.

Summary

Take Care of America's Veterans ActThis 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 billrevises 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; andaddresses VA personnel, hiring, and infrastructure matters.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1423. (consideration: CR H4548-4613; text: CR H4548-4613)

  8. 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.

  9. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 9237.

  10. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  11. Mr. Deluzio moved to recommit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (CR H4613)

  12. The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

  13. 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.

  14. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4614-4615)

  15. On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 211 (Roll no. 249).

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

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 30 co-sponsors · 516 not signed on

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Not signed on (516)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 9237 do?
Take Care of America's Veterans ActThis 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 billrevises 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; andaddresses VA personnel, hiring, and infrastructure matters.
Who sponsors HR 9237?
HR 9237 is sponsored by Bost, Mike (Republican), Bilirakis, Gus M. (Republican), Hudson, Richard (Republican), Lawler, Michael (Republican), Van Orden, Derrick (Republican), Miller-Meeks, Mariannette (Republican), Murphy, Gregory F. (Republican), McGuire, John J. (Republican), Barrett, Tom (Republican), Bergman, Jack (Republican), Baird, James R. (Republican), Meuser, Daniel (Republican), King-Hinds, Kimberlyn (Republican), Kiggans, Jennifer A. (Republican), Hamadeh, Abraham J. (Republican), Hill, J. French (Republican), Obernolte, Jay (Republican), Edwards, Chuck (Republican), Moolenaar, John R. (Republican), Taylor, David J. (Republican), Kelly, Mike (Republican), Malliotakis, Nicole (Republican), Moore, Barry (Republican), Tenney, Claudia (Republican), Ciscomani, Juan (Republican), Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman (Republican), Luttrell, Morgan (Republican), Stauber, Pete (Republican), Fischbach, Michelle (Republican), Newhouse, Dan (Republican), and Bacon, Don (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 9237?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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