Federal · 119th Congress
Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2026
Policy areaArmed Forces and National Security
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.
Sponsor
Cosponsors18
Sheri BiggsRU.S. Representative · 3rd District · SC
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickDU.S. Representative · 20th District · FL
Thomas R. SuozziDU.S. Representative · 3rd District · NY
Donald G. DavisDU.S. Representative · 1st District · NC
Laura GillenDU.S. Representative · 4th District · NY
Nick LaLotaRU.S. Representative · 1st District · NY
Russ FulcherRU.S. Representative · 1st District · ID
Andrew R. GarbarinoRU.S. Representative · 2nd District · NY
David J. TaylorRU.S. Representative · 2nd District · OH
Grace MengDU.S. Representative · 6th District · NY
Rashida TlaibDU.S. Representative · 12th District · MI
Tom BarrettRU.S. Representative · 7th District · MI12 of 18
Other titles3
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 history9
Apr 2, 2026
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 498.
Apr 2, 2026
House · CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-578.
Feb 12, 2026
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Feb 12, 2026
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 5, 2026
House · CommitteeSubcommittee on Health Discharged
Jun 12, 2025
House · CommitteeSubcommittee Hearings Held
Mar 4, 2025
House · CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 28, 2025
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 28, 2025
IntroducedIntroduced in House
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