Congress·In Progress·H.R. 785

Veterans Affairs: Adding State Veterans Home Experts to Advisory Board

Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2025

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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.

4 milestones7 actions

Feb 12, 2026House

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

Feb 12, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Feb 5, 2026House

Subcommittee on Health Discharged

Jun 12, 2025House

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Mar 4, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Congressional Bill

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Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 785

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

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

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D: 11R: 7

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