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Introduced
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL 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.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to enhance the composition of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Geriatrics and Gerontology Advisory Committee by requiring the inclusion of a representative from the National Association of State Veterans Homes (NASVH). Specifically, the bill mandates that when the VA's Under Secretary for Health selects committee members, they must consult with the NASVH President, and additionally appoint a NASVH representative who holds a professional nursing home administration license. This change aims to ensure that the advisory committee includes direct input from professionals who specialize in veterans' senior care and have expertise in state-level veterans' home management. The bill reflects a desire to improve the committee's perspective and decision-making by incorporating more specialized knowledge about senior veterans' healthcare needs and the operations of state veterans' homes.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (19)
Jen Kiggans (R)*,
Tom Barrett (R),
Sheri Biggs (R),
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D),
Don Davis (D),
Russ Fulcher (R),
Andrew Garbarino (R),
Laura Gillen (D),
Dan Goldman (D),
Marcy Kaptur (D),
Nick LaLota (R),
Susie Lee (D),
Grace Meng (D),
Burgess Owens (R),
Marilyn Strickland (D),
Tom Suozzi (D),
David Taylor (R),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Eugene Vindman (D),
Last Action
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote. (on 02/12/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/785/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr785/BILLS-119hr785ih.pdf |
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