HR 785

Summary

Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2025 This bill expands the membership of the Geriatrics and Gerontology Advisory Committee within the Veterans Health Administration by requiring the addition of one representative from the National Association of State Veterans Homes who holds a professional license in nursing home administration. Additionally, the committee must consult with the National Association of Veterans State Homes with respect to matters concerning the association.

Bill status

Status

Reported

Sponsor

Rep. Jennifer A. Kiggans [R-VA-2]

Cosponsors

18

Policy area

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced

2025-01-28

Latest action

2026-04-02: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 498.

Committee referrals

• Veterans' Affairs Committee: House · Reported By · 2026-04-02
• Veterans' Affairs Committee: House · Markup By · 2026-02-12
• Veterans' Affairs Committee: House · Discharged from · 2026-02-05
• Veterans' Affairs Committee: House · Referred To · 2025-01-28

Recent actions

• 2026-04-02: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 498.
• 2026-04-02: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-578.
• 2026-04-02: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-578.
• 2026-02-12: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
• 2026-02-12: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held