119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jul 16, 2026
H.R. 9237IntroducedArmed Forces and National Security
Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
Sponsor: Rep. Bost, Mike (R-IL)30 cosponsorsIntroduced Jun 10, 2026
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In plain English
Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL) sponsored this bill to expand and modify veterans' benefits across multiple areas, including allowing certain disabled retirees to receive both disability compensation and military retirement pay, increasing dependency and indemnity compensation rates, and establishing a supplemental monthly allowance for disabled veterans. The bill expands VA health care and mental health services, extends the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, broadens family caregiver support, and modifies VA disability ratings for sleep apnea and tinnitus. It also changes veterans' education benefits by modifying which independent study programs are covered, requiring transition counseling to include VA benefits information, and increasing housing allowances for apprenticeships, while expanding eligibility for memorial headstones and codifying standards for the Veterans Community Care Program. The bill addresses VA personnel, hiring, infrastructure matters, and establishes a standardized screening process for mental health care admission.
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Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]
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Activity timeline
Jul 16
Jul 16
Jul 16
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 9237 is postponed.
Jul 16
Jul 16
Jul 16
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 211 (Roll no. 249).
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Jul 16
Jul 16
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4614-4615)
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Jul 16
Jul 16
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.
Jul 16
Jul 16
Jul 16
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
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Jul 16
Jul 16
Mr. Deluzio moved to recommit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (CR H4613)
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Jul 16
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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Jul 16
Jul 16
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 9237.
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Jul 16
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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Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1423. (consideration: CR H4548-4613; text: CR H4548-4613)
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All 16 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Jul 16
HOUSEPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 9237 is postponed.
Jul 16
HOUSEOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 211 (Roll no. 249).
Jul 16
HOUSEConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4614-4615)
Jul 16
HOUSEPOSTPONED 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.
Jul 16
HOUSEThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jul 16
HOUSEMr. Deluzio moved to recommit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (CR H4613)
Jul 16
HOUSEThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jul 16
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 9237.
Jul 16
HOUSERule 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.
Jul 16
HOUSEConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1423. (consideration: CR H4548-4613; text: CR H4548-4613)
Jul 13
HOUSERules 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.
Jun 23
HOUSERules 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.
Jun 10
HOUSEReferred 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.
Jun 10
HOUSEReferred 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.
Jun 10
Introduced in House
Jun 10
Introduced in House
All 30 cosponsors
0 Democrats · 30 Republicans
Republicans (30)
Bilirakis, Gus M.FL-12
Hudson, RichardNC-09
Lawler, MichaelNY-17
Van Orden, DerrickWI-03
Murphy, Gregory F.NC-03
McGuire, John J.VA-05
Barrett, TomMI-07
Bergman, JackMI-01
Baird, James R.IN-04
Meuser, DanielPA-09
Kiggans, Jennifer A.VA-02
Hamadeh, Abraham J.AZ-08
Hill, J. FrenchAR-02
Obernolte, JayCA-23
Edwards, ChuckNC-11
Moolenaar, John R.MI-02
Taylor, David J.OH-02
Kelly, MikePA-16
Malliotakis, NicoleNY-11
Moore, BarryAL-01
Tenney, ClaudiaNY-24
Ciscomani, JuanAZ-06
Luttrell, MorganTX-08
Stauber, PeteMN-08
Fischbach, MichelleMN-07
Newhouse, DanWA-04
Bacon, DonNE-02
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