H.R. 9237

House

Take Care of America’s Veterans Act

Sponsor: Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL)

Vote recorded

A recorded vote has been taken on this bill.

In brief

The Take Care of America’s Veterans Act modifies compensation for disabled veterans by allowing certain retirees with combat-related disabilities to receive both disability pay and military retired pay simultaneously. It increases dependency and indemnity compensation rates, expands education benefits for apprenticeships, and codifies eligibility standards for the Veterans Community Care Program. The bill also revises Department of Veterans Affairs disability ratings for sleep apnea and tinnitus while extending suicide prevention grants and caregiver assistance programs. Introduced by Representative Mike Bost (R-IL), the legislation has been introduced in the House and underwent initial voting proceedings.

Votes recorded

Tallies as reported by the House Clerk and the Senate. Individual member votes are available on the linked source page.

Failed 210-211House · July 16, 2026Roll call

Timeline

Every recorded action, oldest first.

July 19, 2025 · House
Introduced
Expands VA healthcare funding and mental health eligibility for veterans while targeting claims backlogs.
Next: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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October 15, 2025 · House
Introduced
Expands VA healthcare services and local suicide prevention grants for veterans. Introduced in the House.
Next: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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July 16, 2026 · House
Vote recorded
The House failed to pass a motion to recommit the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act by a vote of 210-211.
Failed 210-211
Next: Awaits further House floor action after the failed motion to recommit.
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July 19, 2026 · House
Introduced
Legislative effort to expand support systems and medical care access for U.S. veterans.
Next: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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