United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 13 R · 5 D cosponsors

HR 7747 — State Veterans Homes Inspection Simplification Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  1. ✓
    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 March 02, 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

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 18 sponsors

    1 primary, 17 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (13 R · 5 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes a process for State Veterans Homes certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs to be deemed compliant with Medicare and Medicaid requirements, thereby streamlining their certification process.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1395i-3

    (l) Special Rule for State Veterans Homes.--(1) Deemed compliance.--(A) In general.--A State home (as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code) that is inspected and certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs (in this subsection referred to as the 'VA') in accordance with standards approved by the Secretary shall be deemed to meet the requirements of subsections (b) through (i) of this section if the Secretary determines that the following requirements are met: (i) The VA provides the Secretary with documentation of inspection and certification, which must include survey findings, statements of deficiencies, and related corrective actions. (ii) Not less than once every 2 years, the VA submits its State home survey standards and inspection procedures for joint review with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to confirm continued alignment with Medicare Conditions of Participation, including oversight methodologies.

    This addition allows State Veterans Homes to be certified as meeting Medicare requirements based on inspections by the VA, simplifying the process for these homes.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1395i-3

    (2) Oversight and enforcement.--Nothing in paragraph (1) shall preclude the Secretary from doing any of the following: (A) Conducting complaint investigations or targeted surveys of any State home. (B) Imposing remedies under subsection (h), including civil monetary penalties or termination of participation under this title. (C) Revoking deemed status under paragraph (1) if the VA certification process is found to be inconsistent with Federal standards of transparency, data quality, or enforcement.

    This insertion ensures that the Secretary retains enforcement authority over State homes even after they are deemed compliant.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1395i-3

    (3) Public reporting.--Survey and certification data from VA inspections deemed valid under this subsection shall be reported publicly through the Nursing Home Care Compare website under subsection (i) or another publicly accessible platform in a format determined by the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

    This provision mandates public reporting of inspection data for State Veterans Homes, enhancing transparency.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1396r

    (l) Special Rule for State Veterans Homes.--The provisions of section 1819(l) shall apply with respect to a nursing facility that is a State home (as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code) and that is inspected and certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs in the same manner and to the same extent as such provisions apply under title XVIII.

    This allows the same deeming compliance process for State Veterans Homes under Medicaid as is established under Medicare.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Veterans' Affairs, 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 Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Veterans' Affairs, 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. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Veterans' Affairs, 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.

  6. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 17 co-sponsors · 529 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 7747?
HR 7747 is sponsored by Suozzi, Thomas R. (Democratic), Owens, Burgess (Republican), Bresnahan, Robert P. (Republican), Taylor, David J. (Republican), Hageman, Harriet M. (Republican), Garbarino, Andrew R. (Republican), LaLota, Nick (Republican), Harrigan, Pat (Republican), Strong, Dale W. (Republican), Davis, Donald G. (Democratic), Goodlander, Maggie (Democratic), Bynum, Janelle S. (Democratic), Fry, Russell (Republican), Golden, Jared F. (Democratic), Steil, Bryan (Republican), Feenstra, Randy (Republican), Biggs, Sheri (Republican), and Bergman, Jack (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 7747?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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