House roll call 249 · Failed
Jul 16, 2026
On Motion to Recommit
Yea 210Nay 211Other 10
Party breakdown
Democratic212
207 yea · 0 nay
Independent1
0 yea · 1 nay
Republican218
3 yea · 210 nay
The Floor · H.R. 9237 · House floor
Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
Policy area · Armed Forces and National Security
Sponsor · Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]
30 cosponsors
Take Care of America's Veterans Act This bill addresses veterans’ benefits, health care, counseling, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) personnel, VA infrastructure, and the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP). The bill modifies various compensation programs for veterans, including by (1) allowing concurrent receipt of disability compensation and military retired pay for certain retirees with a combat-related disability, (2) extending entitlement for various benefits and services to remarried surviving spouses, (3) increasing the rate of dependency and indemnity compensation, and (4) establishing a supplemental monthly allowance for certain disabled veterans. The bill also addresses VA education and training benefits, including by (1) modifying which independent study programs are covered under veterans’ educational assistance benefits, (2) requiring Transition Assistance Program counseling to include a presentation about VA benefits, and (3) increasing the housing allowance rate for individuals pursuing apprenticeships. The bill revises health care provisions, including by (1) expanding support and assistance provided to family caregivers, (2) extending the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, and (3) expanding the scope of VA mental health research. Among other elements, the bill revises VA disability ratings for sleep apnea and tinnitus; expands eligibility for a memorial headstone or marker for the spouse, surviving spouse, child, or dependent of a veteran or member of the Armed Forces; addresses the administration of the VCCP and codifies the eligibility standards; establishes a standardized screening process for priority or routine admission to certain mental health care programs; and addresses VA personnel, hiring, and infrastructure matters.
Congress.gov bill summary · 00 · updated Jun 23, 2026
Path through Congress · started in the House
H.R. 9237 · 119th
Status
House floorJun 23, 2026
Introduced
Jun 10, 2026
Committee
Jun 10, 2026
House floor
Jun 23, 2026
Senate floor
Resolving differences
Enrolled
President's desk
Became law
Latest action · Jul 16, 2026
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 9237 is postponed.
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House
Yea
49.9%
210 members
Nay
50.1%
211 members
Other
10
present / not voting
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Democratic212
207 yea · 0 nay · 5 other
Independent1
0 yea · 1 nay
Republican218
3 yea · 210 nay · 5 other
Jul 16, 2026
On Motion to Recommit
Democratic212
207 yea · 0 nay
Independent1
0 yea · 1 nay
Republican218
3 yea · 210 nay
1 amendment on Congress.gov.
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1423, the amendment printed in part B of report 119-749 is considered adopted.
Jul 16, 2026 · On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
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High-visibility veterans package with postponed House floor proceedings in July 2026.
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