Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2026

Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2025

This bill expands the membership of the Geriatrics and Gerontology Advisory Committee within the Veterans Health Administration by requiring the addition of one representative from the National Association of State Veterans Homes who holds a professional license in nursing home administration. Additionally, the committee must consult with the National Association of Veterans State Homes with respect to matters concerning the association.

Other titles

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To amend title 38, United States Code, to include a representative of the National Association of State Veterans Homes on the Geriatrics and Gerontology Advisory Committee of the Department of Veterans Affairs.Official Title as Introduced

Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Introduced

Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Reported to House

Legislative history

H.R. 785·House·Bill·Armed Forces and National Security

Rep. Jennifer Kiggans(Republican-Virginia-2)·

Jan 28, 2025

IntroducedIntroduced in House

Jan 28, 2025

HouseReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Mar 4, 2025

House · CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Jun 12, 2025

House · CommitteeSubcommittee Hearings Held

Feb 5, 2026

House · CommitteeSubcommittee on Health Discharged

Feb 12, 2026

House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Feb 12, 2026

House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Apr 2, 2026

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

Apr 2, 2026

HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 498.

Documents

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Bill text

Apr 2, 2026As reported by the House committee Jan 28, 2025As introduced in the House

Plain-language summaries

Jan 28, 2025Introduced in House