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Bill Text Stats

404
Analyzed sections
$4.8B
Detected dollar total
26
Tax signals
247
Deadlines

Signal counts

Tax density 6.4%
Spending density 21.5%
Benefits 251
Deadline 247
Studies 205
Statutory Reference 196
Agency 184
Amendments 116
Spending 87
Grants 36
Tax 26
Courts 22
Privacy 21
Rulemaking 4
Enforcement 1
Fees 1

Top agencies

Secretary of Veterans Affairs 38
Commission shall 24
Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall 18
Secretary of Veterans 15
Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit 8
Agency shall 5
Secretary of Defense 5
Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Acquisition 3

Statutory references

section 1703 of title 38 9
section 101 of title 38 8
42 U.S.C. 1395 7
Public Law 116-315 5
section 326 of title 38 5
section 5902 of title 38 5
38 U.S.C. 5101 4
38 U.S.C. 8103 4

House Votes

Timeline

Jul 16, 2026

Mr. Deluzio moved to recommit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (CR H4613)

Jul 16, 2026

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1423. (consideration: CR H4548-4613; text: CR H4548-4613)

Jul 16, 2026

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.

Jul 16, 2026

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 9237.

Jul 16, 2026

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Jul 16, 2026

Mr. Deluzio moved to recommit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Jul 16, 2026

The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

Jul 16, 2026

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, 2026

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4614-4615)

Jul 16, 2026

On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 211 (Roll no. 249).

Jul 16, 2026

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 9237 is postponed.

Jul 13, 2026

Rules 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, 2026

Rules 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, 2026

Introduced in House

Jun 10, 2026

Introduced in House

Jun 10, 2026

Referred 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.

Affected Sectors

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Healthcare
580 evidence matches
Impact 100% Confidence 85%

Health care coverage and access

Health information and medical records

Health promotion and preventive care

Defense
265 evidence matches
Impact 100% Confidence 92%

Armed Forces and National Security

Armed Forces and National Security

Armed Forces and National Security

Technology and data privacy
169 evidence matches
Impact 100% Confidence 84%

Computers and information technology

for which precedential guidance would assist the Board in issuing final decisions on such appeals. The Chairman may use artificial intelligence and other technology in carrying out such study. (B) Report Not later than one year after the da

ement, and emergency distribution requirements in consultation with DoD, FEMA, and other agencies. (2) $200,000,000 for Cybersecurity and Operational Resiliency — For zero trust architecture implementation, threat detection, secure cloud ha

Education
54 evidence matches
Impact 100% Confidence 80%

Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall provide notice to all school certifying officials of such update secretary of veterans affairs shall provide notice to all school certifying officials of such update

Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Labor yment. (B) For purposes of gaining credit for continuing professional education requirements, access to training modules of the Department at no cost. (C) In consultation with the Secretary of

Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall provide to the Committee on Veterans sion of data on educational assistance programs of Veterans Health Administration (a) In general Beginning not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of t

Finance and banking
52 evidence matches
Impact 100% Confidence 80%

Secretary of the Treasury and the heads of such other relevant entities secretary of the treasury and the heads of such other relevant entities

Secretary of the Treasury and the heads of such other relevant entities as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs determines necessary secretary of the treasury and the heads of such other relevant entities as the secretary of veterans affairs d

the Senate for purposes of applying subchapter I of chapter 131 of title 5, United States Code, except that a member of the Commission is required to file public financial disclosure reports without regard to their number of days of service

Housing and real estate
42 evidence matches
Impact 100% Confidence 80%

he third increase to such amounts pursuant to such paragraph occurs.. (b) Modification of waivers of fees collected for housing loans guaranteed, insured, or made by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Section 3729(b)(2) of such title is amen

e United States who completes entry level and skill training (as defined in section 3301(3) of title 38, United States Code) after the date of the enactment of this Act is notified of their eligibility for housing loan benefits under chapte

Secretary of Veterans Affairs hird increase to such amounts pursuant to such paragraph occurs.''. (b) Modification of Waivers of Fees Collected for Housing Loans Guaranteed, Insured, or Made by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.--

Labor and employment
40 evidence matches
Impact 100% Confidence 85%

Employment and training programs

Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Labor secretary of defense and the secretary of labor

Secretary of Labor secretary of labor

Telecom and broadband
24 evidence matches
Impact 100% Confidence 82%

a controlled substance if the covered health care professional is using telemedicine through the use of an interactive telecommunications system, including an audio-only telecommunications system when necessary, to prescribe, deliver, dist

fairs shall establish a working group to review correspondence relating to military sexual trauma y sexual trauma.. (b) Communications from the Department of Veterans Affairs to individuals who have experienced military sexual trauma (1) Re

n to the Secretary of medical documentation under subsection (a) and may monitor the completion of such training. (d) Outreach The Secretary shall ensure that communications by the Secretary with non-Department entities or providers contain

Transportation
17 evidence matches
Impact 100% Confidence 88%

Transportation costs

Secretary of Transportation secretary of transportation

Secretary of Transportation secretary of transportation

Tribal governments
6 evidence matches
Impact 98% Confidence 82%

) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: (C) Indian tribes. (D) Tribal organizations. (E) Native Hawaiian organizations. (F) County veterans service organizations.; (B) in paragraph (3

- (A) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (5); and (B) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(1) Indian tribe; tribal organization.--The terms `Indian tribe' and `Tribal organization' have the meanings given those

th Services Act of 2010 ( Public Law 111–163; 38 U.S.C. 1710 note) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: (C) Indian tribes. (D) Tribal organizations. (E) Native Hawaii

Agriculture
4 evidence matches
Impact 93% Confidence 80%

omprehensive review of the training provided to Veterans Service Representatives eas coding system of the Department of Agriculture. (b) Review of training for veterans service representatives and rating veterans service representatives (1)

Secretary of Veterans Affairs f Agriculture. (b) Review of Training for Veterans Service Representatives and Rating Veterans Service Representatives.-- (1) Review required.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall conduct a comprehensive re

ghly rural have the meanings given those terms under the rural-urban commuting areas coding system of the Department of Agriculture. (b) Review of training for veterans service representatives and rating veterans service representatives (1)

State and local government
4 evidence matches
Impact 86% Confidence 73%

B) is not barred from practicing such health care profession in any State, the District of Columbia, or a Commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States; and (C) is performing authorized duties for the Department pursuant to a

nd the following new subparagraphs: (C) Indian tribes. (D) Tribal organizations. (E) Native Hawaiian organizations. (F) County veterans service organizations.; (B) in paragraph (3), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking Stat

(B) and (C), the amount of a grant under this section may not exceed $50,000. (B) Off-road communities In the case of a county that has more than five communities that are off the road system, the amount of a grant awarded with respect to t

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Agency sample by amount

Where the local sample is concentrated

$235.7B
Department of Defense $226.6B
290 sampled awards
Department of Veterans Affairs $9.1B
259 sampled awards

Amounts reflect the local USAspending sample linked through agency text signals, not bill-caused spending.

Largest sampled awards

Award records in this context

NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS OF SANDIA, LLC $42.4B
contracts · Department of Energy
LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC $41.1B
contracts · Department of Energy
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION $34.2B
contracts · Department of Defense
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA $19.7B
contracts · Department of Energy
HEALTH NET FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC $19.4B
contracts · Department of Defense
SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION $6.1B
contracts · Department of Defense

These bars summarize the visible sampled awards below so large awards are easier to scan.

Agency spending context

Department of Defense

Matched bill text signal: Secretary of Defense
Sampled awards290
Award amount in local sample$226,591,493,166
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Agency spending context

Department of Veterans Affairs

Matched bill text signal: Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Sampled awards259
Award amount in local sample$9,090,443,047
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contracts · DEAC5207NA27344
Award amount
$41,068,913,544

TAS::89 0240::TAS THIS PERFORMANCE-BASED MANAGEMENT CONTRACT (PBMC) IS FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL LABORATORY (LLNL). THE CONTRACTOR SHALL, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CONTRACT, ACCOMPLISH THE MISSIONS AND PROGRAMS ASSIGNED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE) AND MANAGE AND OPERATE THE LABORATORY. THE LABORATORY IS ONE OF DOES OFFICE OF DEFENSE PROGRAM MULTI-PROGRAM LABORATORIES. THE LABORATORY IS A FEDERALLY FUNDED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTION (ESTABLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) PART 35 AND OPERATED UNDER THIS MANAGEMENT AND OPERATING (M&O) CONTRACT, AS DEFINED IN FAR 17.6 AND DEAR 917.6.

contracts · N0001902C3002

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

Department of Defense
Award amount
$34,173,959,112

200204!008532!1700!AF600!NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND!N0001902C3002!A!N!!N!!20011026!20120430!008016958!008016958!834951691!N!LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION!LOCKHEED BLVD!FORT WORTH!TX!76108!27000!439!48!FORT WORTH!TARRANT!TEXAS!+000026000000!N!N!018981928201!AC15!RDTE/AIRCRAFT-ENG/MANUF DEVELOP!A1A!AIRFRAMES AND SPARES!2AMA!JAST/JSF!336411!E!!3!!!!!!99990909!B!!!A!!A!N!R!2!002!N!1A!A!N!Z!!!N!C!N!!!!A!A!A!A!000!A!C!N!!!!Y!!N00019!0001!

contracts · DEAC0205CH11231
Award amount
$19,714,118,737

THIS PERFORMANCE-BASED MANAGEMENT CONTRACT (PBMC) IS FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE ERNEST ORLANDO LAWRENCE BERKELEY NATIONAL LABORATORY (LBNL). THE CONTRACTOR SHALL, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CONTRACT, ACCOMPLISH THE MISSIONS AND PROGRAMS ASSIGNED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE) AND MANAGE AND OPERATE THE LABORATORY. THE LABORATORY IS ONE OF THE DOE?S OFFICE OF SCIENCE (SC) MULTI-PROGRAM LABORATORIES. THE LABORATORY IS A FEDERALLY FUNDED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER (FFRDC) ESTABLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) PART 35 AND OPERATED UNDER THIS MANAGEMENT AND OPERATING (M&O) CONTRACT, AS DEFINED IN FAR 17.6 AND DEAR 917.6.

contracts · HT940210C0002
Award amount
$19,414,789,943

PROVIDE MANAGED CARE SUPPORT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TRICARE PROGRAM. CONTRACTOR SHALL ASSIST MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM IN OPERATING AN INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM COMBINING RESOURCES OF THE MILITARY'S DIRECT MEDICAL CARE SYSTEM AND THE CONTRACTORS MANAGED CARE SUPPORT TO PROVIDE HEALTH, MEDICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES IN THE NORTH REGION.

contracts · N0001914C0050

SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION

Department of Defense
Award amount
$3,010,046,249

IGF::OT::IGF PRESIDENTIAL HELICOPTER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM (VXX) ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING DEVELOPMENT (EMD) PHASE OF THE PROGRAM. THE CONTRACT ALSO INCLUDES NOT-TO-EXCEED OPTION PRICES FOR LOW RATE INITIAL PRODUCTION (LRIP) AND FULL RATE PRODUCTION (FRP).

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Summary

00 Introduced in House Jun 23, 2026

Take Care of America's Veterans Act This bill addresses veterans’ benefits, health care, counseling, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) personnel, VA infrastructure, and the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP). The bill modifies various compensation programs for veterans, including by (1) allowing concurrent receipt of disability compensation and military retired pay for certain retirees with a combat-related disability, (2) extending entitlement for various benefits and services to remarried surviving spouses, (3) increasing the rate of dependency and indemnity compensation, and (4) establishing a supplemental monthly allowance for certain disabled veterans. The bill also addresses VA education and training benefits, including by (1) modifying which independent study programs are covered under veterans’ educational assistance benefits, (2) requiring Transition Assistance Program counseling to include a presentation about VA benefits, and (3) increasing the housing allowance rate for individuals pursuing apprenticeships. The bill revises health care provisions, including by (1) expanding support and assistance provided to family caregivers, (2) extending the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, and (3) expanding the scope of VA mental health research. Among other elements, the bill revises VA disability ratings for sleep apnea and tinnitus; expands eligibility for a memorial headstone or marker for the spouse, surviving spouse, child, or dependent of a veteran or member of the Armed Forces; addresses the administration of the VCCP and codifies the eligibility standards; establishes a standardized screening process for priority or routine admission to certain mental health care programs; and addresses VA personnel, hiring, and infrastructure matters.

Sponsors

Bost, Mike
Sponsor

Bost, Mike

Republican · IL-12 · B001295

Joined Jun 10, 2026
Website
N/A
Office
352 Cannon House Office Building
Barrett, Tom
Cosponsor

Barrett, Tom

Republican · MI-7 · B001321

Joined Jun 10, 2026
Website
N/A
Office
1232 Longworth House Office Building
Bergman, Jack
Cosponsor

Bergman, Jack

Republican · MI-1 · B001301

Joined Jun 10, 2026
Website
N/A
Office
566 Cannon House Office Building
Edwards, Chuck
Cosponsor

Edwards, Chuck

Republican · NC-11 · E000246

Joined Jun 10, 2026
Website
N/A
Office
1505 Longworth House Office Building
Hill, J. French
Cosponsor

Hill, J. French

Republican · AR-2 · H001072

Joined Jun 10, 2026
Website
N/A
Office
1533 Longworth House Office Building
Kelly, Mike
Cosponsor

Kelly, Mike

Republican · PA-16 · K000376

Joined Jun 10, 2026
Website
N/A
Office
1707 Longworth House Office Building
Meuser, Daniel
Cosponsor

Meuser, Daniel

Republican · PA-9 · M001204

Joined Jun 10, 2026
Website
N/A
Office
350 Cannon House Office Building
Stauber, Pete
Cosponsor

Stauber, Pete

Republican · MN-8 · S001212

Joined Jun 22, 2026
Website
N/A
Office
145 Cannon House Office Building
Bacon, Don
Cosponsor

Bacon, Don

Republican · NE-2 · B001298

Joined Jun 24, 2026
Website
N/A
Office
2104 Rayburn House Office Building
Newhouse, Dan
Cosponsor

Newhouse, Dan

Republican · WA-4 · N000189

Joined Jun 24, 2026
Website
N/A
Office
460 Cannon House Office Building

Amendments

1 amendment
119/hamdt/240 Jul 16, 2026

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1423, the amendment printed in part B of report 119-749 is considered adopted.

On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.

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