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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Apr 2, 2026
BillsArmed Forces and National SecurityH.R. 785Congress.gov ↗
H.R. 785IntroducedArmed Forces and National Security

Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2026

Sponsor: Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. (R-VA)18 cosponsorsIntroduced Jan 28, 2025
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Where it is in the process

Introduced
Jan 28
House committee
Feb 12
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House floor
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Senate
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Signed
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What happens next: Awaiting committee assignment or hearings in the House.

Sponsor

Cosponsors (18)

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11 Democrats, 7 Republicans (of 18 shown).

Activity timeline

Apr 2
Apr 2
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 498.
Apr 2
Apr 2
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-578.
Apr 2
Apr 2
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-578.
Feb 12
Feb 12
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Feb 12
Feb 12
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 5
Feb 5
Subcommittee on Health Discharged
Jun 12
Jun 12, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Mar 4
Mar 4, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 28
Jan 28, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 28
Jan 28, 2025
Introduced in House
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Full action log

All 11 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Apr 2
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 498.
Apr 2
HOUSEReported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-578.
Apr 2
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-578.
Feb 12
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Feb 12
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 5
HOUSESubcommittee on Health Discharged
2025
Jun 12
HOUSESubcommittee Hearings Held
Mar 4
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 28
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 28
Introduced in House
Jan 28
Introduced in House

All 18 cosponsors

11 Democrats · 7 Republicans
Democrats (11)
Republicans (7)

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