HR 9237 119th Congress
Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1377 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1181, H.R. 9022, H.R. 8595 and H.R. 9237. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1181 and H.R. 9237 under a closed rule and H.R. 9022 and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
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Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1423 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 8595, H.R. 9237 and H.R. 1181. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 9237, and H.R. 1181 under a closed rule, and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule with one hour of debate and one motion to reconsider on each bill.
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On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
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Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1423. (consideration: CR H4548-4613; text: CR H4548-4613)
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Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 8595, H.R. 9237 and H.R. 1181. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 9237, and H.R. 1181 under a closed rule, and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule with one hour of debate and one motion to reconsider on each bill.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 9237.
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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Mr. Deluzio moved to recommit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (CR H4613)
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The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
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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.
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4614-4615)
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On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 211 (Roll no. 249).
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 9237 is postponed.
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House roll 249
On Motion to Recommit
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| IntroductionIntroduced | Introduced in the House. | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionReferred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | No additional detail supplied.IntroReferral · House floor actions · Code H11100 | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionReferred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | No additional detail supplied.IntroReferral · House floor actions · Code H11100 | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionIntroduced in House | No additional detail supplied.IntroReferral · Library of Congress · Code Intro-H | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionIntroduced in House | No additional detail supplied.IntroReferral · Library of Congress · Code 1000 | Congress.gov | |
| Text versionIntroduced in House | A dated text-version record is available. | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1377 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1181, H.R. 9022, H.R. 8595 and H.R. 9237. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1181 and H.R. 9237 under a closed rule and H.R. 9022 and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill. | No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H1L210 | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1423 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 8595, H.R. 9237 and H.R. 1181. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 9237, and H.R. 1181 under a closed rule, and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule with one hour of debate and one motion to reconsider on each bill. | No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H1L210 | Congress.gov | |
| AmendmentHAMDT 240 | On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection. | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1423. (consideration: CR H4548-4613; text: CR H4548-4613) | No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H30000 | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionRule provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 8595, H.R. 9237 and H.R. 1181. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 139, H.R. 9237, and H.R. 1181 under a closed rule, and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule with one hour of debate and one motion to reconsider on each bill. | No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H8D000 | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 9237. | No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H8D000 | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. | No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H35000 | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionMr. Deluzio moved to recommit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (CR H4613) | No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H36200 | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX. | No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H8A000 | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionPOSTPONED 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. | No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H8D000 | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4614-4615) | No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H30000 | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 211 (Roll no. 249). | No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H36210 | Congress.gov | |
| Official actionPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 9237 is postponed. | No additional detail supplied.Floor · House floor actions · Code H8D000 | Congress.gov | |
| House roll callHouse roll 249 | On Motion to RecommitFailed | Congress.gov |
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CRS summary
Take Care of America's Veterans ActThis bill addresses veterans’ benefits, health care, counseling, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) personnel, VA infrastructure, and the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP).The bill modifies various compensation programs for veterans, including by (1) allowing concurrent receipt of disability compensation and military retired pay for certain retirees with a combat-related disability, (2) extending entitlement for various benefits and services to remarried surviving spouses, (3) increasing the rate of dependency and indemnity compensation, and (4) establishing a supplemental monthly allowance for certain disabled veterans.The bill also addresses VA education and training benefits, including by (1) modifying which independent study programs are covered under veterans’ educational assistance benefits, (2) requiring Transition Assistance Program counseling to include a presentation about VA benefits, and (3) increasing the housing allowance rate for individuals pursuing apprenticeships.The bill revises health care provisions, including by (1) expanding support and assistance provided to family caregivers, (2) extending the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, and (3) expanding the scope of VA mental health research.Among other elements, the billrevises VA disability ratings for sleep apnea and tinnitus;expands eligibility for a memorial headstone or marker for the spouse, surviving spouse, child, or dependent of a veteran or member of the Armed Forces;addresses the administration of the VCCP and codifies the eligibility standards;establishes a standardized screening process for priority or routine admission to certain mental health care programs; andaddresses VA personnel, hiring, and infrastructure matters.
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- Introduced in HouseJun 10, 2026