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Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2026 (H.R. 785)

Introduced
Introduced 1/28/2025•119th Congress•House

Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 498.

4/2/2026 • House

Summary

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.

Introduced in House • 1/28/2025

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Topics & Subjects

Advisory bodiesAgingDepartment of Veterans AffairsLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (19)

Party Breakdown

11
Democrats
8
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]

Republican • VA-2

Sponsored 1/28/2025

Cosponsors (18)

R[
Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3]

R-SC-3

Joined 1/28/2025

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Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]

D-NY-3

Joined 2/13/2025

R[
Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

D-NC-1

Joined 2/21/2025

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Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4]

D-NY-4

Joined 3/3/2025

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Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1]

R-NY-1

Joined 3/4/2025

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

January 28, 2025

Committee Review

June 12, 2025

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Reported in House4/2/2026
Introduced in House1/28/2025

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors18

Sources and method

· Record updated Jul 8, 2026
  • Congress.govLibrary of Congress
    Status, actions, sponsors, cosponsors, committees and text
    Record updated Jul 8, 2026 · Loaded Oct 31, 2026, 7:30 PM ET
  • CRS bill summaryCongressional Research Service, via Congress.gov
    Official summary
    Summary of the “Introduced in House” version, Jan 28, 2025 · Loaded Oct 31, 2026, 7:30 PM ET
  • CBO cost estimatesCongressional Budget Office
    Cost estimates
    Latest estimate Feb 24, 2026 · Loaded Oct 31, 2026, 7:30 PM ET
  • USAspending.govU.S. Department of the Treasury
    Related Federal Spending section
  • FEC filingsFederal Election Commission
    Funding & Lobbying section
  • Lobbying disclosures (LDA)Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House
    Funding & Lobbying section

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