State veterans homes would get one seat on a VA group that advises on care for older veterans. The new member must be licensed to run a nursing home. The bill changes who gives advice, not VA benefits or funding.
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Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2026 is a House bill waiting for floor action. The latest recorded action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 498.
Latest action on H.R. 785: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 498.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects older veterans who use, or may later use, state veterans homes for long-term care or nursing home care. It also affects the VA officials who use advice from the geriatrics advisory group when thinking about care for older veterans. State veterans homes and their national association would gain a direct seat in that advice process.
Why this matters: Many older veterans get long-term care outside regular VA hospitals, including in state veterans homes. This bill could help bring that experience into VA advice on elder care. The change may shape how the VA thinks about programs for older veterans. But the bill does not promise changes to care, benefits, staffing, or funding.
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Officially: Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2026
State veterans homes would get one seat on a VA group that advises on care for older veterans. The new member must be licensed to run a nursing home. The bill changes who gives advice, not VA benefits or funding.
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