119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Mar 18, 2026
S. 2397IntroducedArmed Forces and National Security
Senate expands health care benefits and services for veterans.
Sponsor: Sen. Ricketts, Pete (R-NE)2 cosponsorsIntroduced Jul 23, 2025
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Introduced
Jul 23
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Senate committee
Mar 18
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Senate floor
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House
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Signed
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What happens next: Awaiting committee assignment or hearings in the Senate.
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Cosponsors (2)
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All Democratic.
Activity timeline
Mar 18
Mar 18
Mar 18
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 10
Dec 10, 2025
Dec 10, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-247.
Jul 23
Jul 23, 2025
Jul 23, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 23
Jul 23, 2025
Jul 23, 2025
Introduced in Senate
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All 4 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Mar 18
SENATECommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
2025
Dec 10
SENATECommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-247.
Jul 23
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 23
Introduced in Senate
All 2 cosponsors
1 Democrat · 0 Republicans · 1 Independent
Democrats (1)
Independents (1)
King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]ME
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