119th Congress · House bill · Last action Feb 3, 2026
H.R. 1685IntroducedArmed Forces and National Security
Republicans propose expanding ALS benefits eligibility for veterans
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. (R-PA)29 cosponsorsIntroduced Feb 27, 2025
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23 Democrats, 6 Republicans (of 29 shown).
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Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Feb 27
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Introduced in House
Feb 27
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Introduced in House
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All 5 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Feb 3
HOUSESubcommittee Hearings Held
2025
Mar 27
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Feb 27
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 27
Introduced in House
Feb 27
Introduced in House
All 29 cosponsors
23 Democrats · 6 Republicans
Democrats (23)
Pappas, ChrisNH-01
Budzinski, NikkiIL-13
Pettersen, BrittanyCO-07
Neguse, JoeCO-02
Lee, SusieNV-03
Lofgren, ZoeCA-18
Vasquez, GabeNM-02
Crow, JasonCO-06
Gottheimer, JoshNJ-05
Brownley, JuliaCA-26
Panetta, JimmyCA-19
Quigley, MikeIL-05
Houlahan, ChrissyPA-06
Ross, Deborah K.NC-02
Matsui, Doris O.CA-07
Riley, JoshNY-19
Magaziner, SethRI-02
DelBene, Suzan K.WA-01
Larsen, RickWA-02
Republicans (6)
Van Drew, JeffersonNJ-02
Baumgartner, MichaelWA-05
Calvert, KenCA-41
Mills, CoryFL-07
Hunt, WesleyTX-38
Kelly, MikePA-16
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