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H.R. 785: Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2026

119th Congress · introduced 2025-01-28 · Armed Forces and National Security · Latest: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 498.

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Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2026

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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.

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Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2026

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Sponsor: Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] · 18 cosponsors

Money: CBO cost estimate: H.R. 785, Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2025 (2026-02-24); CBO cost estimate: H.R. 785, Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2026 (2026-02-24) No linked contracts or vendors yet.

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Record fed-us-cong119-hr785 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong119 · updated 2026-11-03 by psicol fed-bills