119th Congress · House bill · Last action May 12, 2026
H.R. 8737In CommitteeArmed Forces and National Security
Republicans establish mental health support program for military veterans
Sponsor: Rep. Patronis, Jimmy (R-FL)13 cosponsorsIntroduced May 12, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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All 13 cosponsors
1 Democrat · 12 Republicans
Democrats (1)
Davis, Donald G.NC-01
Republicans (12)
Luna, Anna PaulinaFL-13
Webster, DanielFL-11
Ciscomani, JuanAZ-06
Bilirakis, Gus M.FL-12
Lawler, MichaelNY-17
Grothman, GlennWI-06
Mann, TraceyKS-01
Baird, James R.IN-04
Mills, CoryFL-07
Fuller, ClayGA-14
Guest, MichaelMS-03
James, JohnMI-10
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