January 28, 2025
Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia (for herself, Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick, and Mrs. Biggs of South Carolina) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs
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.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2025
.
Sec. 2. Inclusion of representative of National Association of State Veterans Homes on Department of Veterans Affairs Geriatrics and Gerontology Advisory Committee
Section 7315(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended—
(1)
by inserting , in consultation with the President of the National Association of State Veterans Homes with respect to matters concerning such association
after Under Secretary for Health
; and
(2)
by inserting and one representative of the National Association of State Veterans Homes who holds a professional license in nursing home administration
before the period at the end of the second sentence.