Adds members to the Department of Veterans Affairs Geriatrics and Gerontology Advisory Committee, including people who have served in state veterans homes and people licensed in nursing home administration.

Official title: Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2026

Next stop House floor: awaiting a vote

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House

Introduced 28-JAN-2025

Referred 28-JAN-2025

Approved by committee 12-FEB-2026

Reported 02-APR-2026

On the calendar 02-APR-2026

Key points

Amends section 7315 of title 38, United States Code, which governs the membership of the committee.
Requires at least one individual who represents a national veterans service organization.
Requires at least one individual who has served veterans or families of veterans in a State home.
Requires at least one individual who holds a professional license in nursing home administration.

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Official CRS summary

Covers an older version. The newest CRS summary describes the bill as of "Introduced in House" (28-JAN-2025); the text has changed since (Reported in House, 02-APR-2026).

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Committee referrals (2)

Veterans' Affairs Committee (House)
Health Subcommittee

Policy area

Armed Forces and National Security

Sponsor Jennifer A. Kiggans (R-VA) Cosponsors · 18

■ 11 D■ 7 R

11 Democrats

7 Republicans

congress.gov page Reported in House (02-APR-2026) Introduced in House (28-JAN-2025)