Congress·Reported·H.R. 785

Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2025

Veterans Affairs: Adding State Veterans Home Experts to Advisory Board

Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2026

Feb 12·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Part of: Congress Overhauls VA Advisory Committees to Improve Accessibility and Oversight

Next up: The House

The bill has been approved by the committee and is now waiting for a vote by the full House of Representatives. Nothing has happened with this bill since April 1, 2026. Because no action has occurred in three months, the bill is currently stalled.

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Key Points

This bill adds a representative from the National Association of State Veterans Homes to a special VA committee that focuses on the health of elderly veterans.
The person chosen for this role must be a licensed nursing home administrator, bringing professional experience in managing long-term care facilities to the table.
This change helps the VA get better advice on how to care for seniors by including voices from the state-run homes where many veterans live.
The goal is to improve the quality of care for older veterans by making sure the people who run their homes have a say in national policy decisions.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

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Apr 2, 2026House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 498.

The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.

Apr 2, 2026House

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-578.

Feb 12, 2026House

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Feb 12, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Feb 5, 2026House

Subcommittee on Health Discharged

No votes or news coverage recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 785

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 498.

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D: 11R: 7

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