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Bill would let disabled retired veterans keep full retirement and VA pay

Floor activityH.R. 9237Latest action

Sponsor: Mike Bost · Representative · IL

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Official title: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act

119th Congress

Topics: Security & foreign affairs

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The bill would end pay cuts for combat-disabled military retirees and speed up VA claims processing.

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What does this do?

The Take Care of America's Veterans Act would end a rule that reduced retirement pay for service members medically retired due to combat-related disabilities, letting them receive full military retirement pay and VA disability compensation together. It also updates survivor benefit rules, expands compensation for spouses of veterans who died from ALS or need extra in-home care, and includes provisions on VA health care access, education benefits, staffing, and infrastructure.

Who does it affect?

The bill affects veterans, their spouses and survivors, and people employed by or doing business with the VA, including VA doctors, contractors, and administrative staff.

Why does it matter?

The changes would shift how much money certain veterans and survivors receive and could change how quickly VA claims and appeals are processed, affecting VA operations and staffing needs.

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  1. IntroducedJun 10, 2026
  2. House committee
  3. House voteYou are here · Jul 16, 2026
  4. Senate
  5. The president's desk

Right now: the House has taken floor action on it, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.

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

Data as of October 14, 2026

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  1. House · · Roll call 249

    As recorded

    Question
    On
    Result:
    Failed
    210
    Nay
    211
    0
    10

    Republicans 3 yes, 210 no, 5 not voting · Democrats 207 yes, 5 not voting · Independent 1 no

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