H.R. 9237 · On the floor · Armed Forces and National Security

Take Care of America’s Veterans Act

Sponsor: Mike Bost (R-IL)

What it does

• Allows concurrent receipt of disability compensation and military retired pay for certain retirees with a combat-related disability.
• Extends entitlement for various benefits and services to remarried surviving spouses of deceased veterans.
• Increases the rate of dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors.
• Establishes a supplemental monthly allowance for certain disabled veterans.
• Expands family caregiver support and assistance through the VA.

Official summary

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…

Latest action

Jul 16, 2026: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 9237 is postponed.

Committee: House Veterans' Affairs