Rep. Bost Introduces Major Bill to Expand Veteran Benefits and Shorten Health Care Wait Times
The House committee reported this bill, but it has not moved since July 16, 2026, when a vote on the floor was postponed. The House must now decide when to schedule a final vote on the measure. Because floor time is limited, it is unclear when or if the bill will move forward.
As a major priority for the Veterans' Affairs Committee chair, it has a strong starting point, but its high cost and complexity will require significant bipartisan negotiation.
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VA employees face a mix of protections and new requirements. The bill requires 60-day advance notice before any reduction in force and detailed justification tied to demand for services. It also establishes a telework policy requiring data-driven assessment, standardizes hiring processes, expands continuing education reimbursement to more clinical staff, and creates new training requirements. The RIF notice provision is a significant protection for federal workers at the VA.
“the Secretary shall, not later than the date that is 60 days before the date on which the Secretary commences carrying out such reduction in force, submit to the appropriate committees of Congress and the employees of the Department who will be affected”
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 9237 is postponed.
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 211 (Roll no. 249).
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4614-4615)
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 9237, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Deluzio demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
On Motion to Recommit
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
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