H.R.785

Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2026

Introduced·1/28/25

Federal HB785 amends title 38 to include a representative from the National Association of State Veterans Homes on the VA Geriatrics and Gerontology.

Federal HB785, the Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2025, amends title 38 to include a representative from the National Association of State Veterans Homes on the Geriatrics and Gerontology Advisory Committee of the Department of Veterans Affairs. This representative must hold a professional license in nursing home administration. The bill aims to ensure that the committee includes expertise from state veterans homes in its deliberations concerning veterans' health care.

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Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 12

9:00 AM

House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Hearing

Jan 14

10:15 AM

House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Hearing

History

Apr 2

House

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-578.

Apr 2

House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 498.

Feb 12

House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held