House · HSVR · 119th Congress
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Chair: Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL-12) · Ranking member: Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA-39)
Jurisdiction
The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs is the authorizing committee for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The committee is responsible for recommending legislation expanding, curtailing, or fine-tuning existing laws relating to veterans' benefits. The Committee also has oversight responsibility, which means monitoring and evaluating the operations of the VA. If the Committee finds that VA is not administering laws as Congress intended, then it is addressed through the hearing process and legislation.
Members (25)
A to Z by last name. Role, side and rank are as the committee lists them.
| Member | Role | Side | Rank | On the committee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rep. Tom Barrett (R-MI-7) | Member | Majority | 14 | Current |
| Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI-1) | Member | Majority | 3 | Current |
| Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL-12) | Chair | Majority | 1 | Current |
| Rep. Julia Brownley (D-CA-26) | Member | Minority | 2 | Current |
| Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) | Member | Minority | 6 | Current |
| Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-6) | Member | Majority | 9 | Current |
| Rep. Herbert C. Conaway, Jr. (D-NJ-3) | Member | Minority | 9 | Current |
| Rep. Maxine Dexter (D-OR-3) | Member | Minority | 8 | Current |
| Rep. Maggie Goodlander (D-NH-2) | Member | Minority | 11 | Current |
| Rep. Abraham J. Hamadeh (R-AZ-8) | Member | Majority | 12 | Current |
| Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy (D-NY-26) | Member | Minority | 7 | Current |
| Rep. Jennifer A. Kiggans (R-VA-2) | Member | Majority | 11 | Current |
| Del. Kimberlyn King-Hinds (R-MP) | Member | Majority | 13 | Current |
| Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-TX-8) | Member | Majority | 8 | Current |
| Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC-1) | Member | Majority | 4 | Current |
| Rep. Morgan McGarvey (D-KY-3) | Member | Minority | 4 | Current |
| Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA-1) | Member | Majority | 5 | Current |
| Rep. Kelly Morrison (D-MN-3) | Member | Minority | 10 | Current |
| Rep. Gregory F. Murphy (R-NC-3) | Member | Majority | 6 | Current |
| Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH-1) | Member | Minority | 3 | Current |
| Del. Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (R-AS) | Member | Majority | 2 | Current |
| Rep. Delia C. Ramirez (D-IL-3) | Member | Minority | 5 | Current |
| Rep. Keith Self (R-TX-3) | Member | Majority | 10 | Current |
| Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA-39) | Ranking Member | Minority | 1 | Current |
| Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI-3) | Member | Majority | 7 | Current |
Subcommittees (5)
Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (9)
| Member | Role | Side | Rank | On the committee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI-1) | Member | Majority | 3 | Current |
| Rep. Maxine Dexter (D-OR-3) | Member | Minority | 3 | Current |
| Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-TX-8) | Chairman | Majority | 1 | Current |
| Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC-1) | Member | Majority | 4 | Current |
| Rep. Morgan McGarvey (D-KY-3) | Ranking Member | Minority | 1 | Current |
| Rep. Kelly Morrison (D-MN-3) | Member | Minority | 4 | Current |
| Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH-1) | Member | Minority | 2 | Current |
| Del. Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (R-AS) | Member | Majority | 2 | Current |
| Rep. Keith Self (R-TX-3) | Member | Majority | 5 | Current |
Economic Opportunity (9)
| Member | Role | Side | Rank | On the committee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rep. Tom Barrett (R-MI-7) | Member | Majority | 5 | Current |
| Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-6) | Member | Majority | 2 | Current |
| Rep. Abraham J. Hamadeh (R-AZ-8) | Member | Majority | 3 | Current |
| Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy (D-NY-26) | Member | Minority | 4 | Current |
| Del. Kimberlyn King-Hinds (R-MP) | Member | Majority | 4 | Current |
| Rep. Morgan McGarvey (D-KY-3) | Member | Minority | 2 | Current |
| Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH-1) | Ranking Member | Minority | 1 | Current |
| Rep. Delia C. Ramirez (D-IL-3) | Member | Minority | 3 | Current |
| Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI-3) | Chairman | Majority | 1 | Current |
Health (11)
| Member | Role | Side | Rank | On the committee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI-1) | Member | Majority | 2 | Current |
| Rep. Julia Brownley (D-CA-26) | Ranking Member | Minority | 1 | Current |
| Rep. Herbert C. Conaway, Jr. (D-NJ-3) | Member | Minority | 3 | Current |
| Rep. Maxine Dexter (D-OR-3) | Member | Minority | 2 | Current |
| Rep. Abraham J. Hamadeh (R-AZ-8) | Member | Majority | 6 | Current |
| Rep. Jennifer A. Kiggans (R-VA-2) | Member | Majority | 5 | Current |
| Del. Kimberlyn King-Hinds (R-MP) | Member | Majority | 7 | Current |
| Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA-1) | Chairwoman | Majority | 1 | Current |
| Rep. Kelly Morrison (D-MN-3) | Member | Minority | 4 | Current |
| Rep. Gregory F. Murphy (R-NC-3) | Member | Majority | 3 | Current |
| Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI-3) | Member | Majority | 4 | Current |
Oversight and Investigations (7)
| Member | Role | Side | Rank | On the committee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-6) | Member | Majority | 3 | Current |
| Rep. Herbert C. Conaway, Jr. (D-NJ-3) | Member | Minority | 3 | Current |
| Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy (D-NY-26) | Member | Minority | 2 | Current |
| Rep. Jennifer A. Kiggans (R-VA-2) | Chairwoman | Majority | 1 | Current |
| Del. Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (R-AS) | Member | Majority | 2 | Current |
| Rep. Delia C. Ramirez (D-IL-3) | Ranking Member | Minority | 1 | Current |
| Rep. Keith Self (R-TX-3) | Member | Majority | 4 | Current |
Technology Modernization (4)
| Member | Role | Side | Rank | On the committee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rep. Tom Barrett (R-MI-7) | Chairman | Majority | 1 | Current |
| Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) | Ranking Member | Minority | 1 | Current |
| Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-TX-8) | Member | Majority | 3 | Current |
| Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC-1) | Member | Majority | 2 | Current |
Bills referred (560)
H.R., S., H.J.Res. and S.J.Res. referred to this committee or its subcommittees in the 119th Congress, newest first. Stage is how far each bill has gone, from its official actions.
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H.R. 10948 · introduced Oct 29, 2026
To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the veterans' employment emphasis under Federal contracts to military spouses, to increase thresholds relating to the applicability of such emphases, and for other purposes.Introduced
H.R. 10938 · introduced Oct 29, 2026
To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum amount of a home health service benefit available to certain veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.Introduced
H.R. 10903 · introduced Oct 22, 2026
Socorro Vet Center ActIntroduced
H.R. 10884 · introduced Oct 22, 2026
To provide additional options on certain federal application forms to allow an individual to elect to be an organ donor and for other purposes.Introduced
H.R. 10882 · introduced Oct 22, 2026
Veteran Breast Cancer Fairness ActIntroduced
H.R. 10863 · introduced Oct 22, 2026
Vets and Pets ActIntroduced
H.R. 10840 · introduced Oct 19, 2026
To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to complete a study and report on retention practices with respect to non-clinical personnel at health care facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs.Introduced
H.R. 10810 · introduced Oct 15, 2026
National Patient Safety Board Act of 2026Introduced
H.R. 10758 · introduced Oct 6, 2026
Veterans Outdoor Rehabilitation ActIntroduced
H.R. 10693 · introduced Oct 1, 2026
GI Bill Transferability ActIntroduced
H.R. 10655 · introduced Oct 1, 2026
VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2026Introduced
H.R. 10654 · introduced Oct 1, 2026
PFB ActIntroduced
H.R. 10648 · introduced Oct 1, 2026
Veterans’ Mental Health Access ActIntroduced
H.R. 10604 · introduced Sep 24, 2026
Zeus 95 Memorial ActIntroduced
H.R. 10590 · introduced Sep 24, 2026
Veteran Owner-Builders Rights ActIntroduced
H.R. 10556 · introduced Sep 24, 2026
VA Hiring Integrity Act of 2026Introduced
H.R. 10555 · introduced Sep 24, 2026
VETS Access ActIntroduced
H.R. 10543 · introduced Sep 24, 2026
PREP ActIntroduced
H.R. 10478 · introduced Sep 17, 2026
Aid and Attendance Assistance for Veterans ActIntroduced
H.R. 10463 · introduced Sep 16, 2026
Combat Veterans Retirement Restoration ActIntroduced
H.R. 10419 · introduced Sep 16, 2026
SMILE for Veterans ActIntroduced
H.R. 10418 · introduced Sep 16, 2026
VA Claims AI Accountability ActIntroduced
H.R. 10417 · introduced Sep 16, 2026
VA AI Transparency Act of 2026Introduced
H.R. 10409 · introduced Sep 16, 2026
Lethal Means Safety Training ActIntroduced
H.R. 10280 · introduced Sep 3, 2026
9–8–8 Implementation Act of 2026Introduced
Reports (54)
- H. Rept. 119-842 on H.R. 7683
- H. Rept. 119-841 on H.R. 7260
- H. Rept. 119-840 on H.R. 6698
- H. Rept. 119-839 on H.R. 2283
- H. Rept. 119-838 on H.R. 6993
- H. Rept. 119-835 on H.R. 5436
- H. Rept. 119-834 on H.R. 8052
- H. Rept. 119-832 on H.R. 7083
- H. Rept. 119-796 on H.R. 5634
- H. Rept. 119-634 on H.R. 3863
- H. Rept. 119-633 on H.R. 2137
- H. Rept. 119-630 on H.R. 3726
- H. Rept. 119-578 on H.R. 785
- H. Rept. 119-577 on H.R. 6047
- H. Rept. 119-576 on H.R. 3482
- H. Rept. 119-371 on H.R. 3812
- H. Rept. 119-350 on H.R. 1663
- H. Rept. 119-349 on H.R. 3834
- H. Rept. 119-348 on H.R. 3483
- H. Rept. 119-344 on H.R. 1336
- H. Rept. 119-343 on H.R. 647
- H. Rept. 119-340 on H.R. 3455
- H. Rept. 119-339 on H.R. 3123
- H. Rept. 119-310 on H.R. 2605
- H. Rept. 119-309 on H.R. 659
- H. Rept. 119-308 on H.R. 1458
- H. Rept. 119-305 on H.R. 2954
- H. Rept. 119-303 on H.R. 2791
- H. Rept. 119-274 on H.R. 2721
- H. Rept. 119-273 on H.R. 3494
- H. Rept. 119-266 on H.R. 4446
- H. Rept. 119-264 on H.R. 3767
- H. Rept. 119-263 on H.R. 3400
- H. Rept. 119-262 on H.R. 3579
- H. Rept. 119-261 on H.R. 2334
- H. Rept. 119-260 on H.R. 3854
- H. Rept. 119-259 on H.R. 3951
- H. Rept. 119-258 on H.R. 2701
- H. Rept. 119-257 on H.R. 3481
- H. Rept. 119-256 on H.R. 2034
- H. Rept. 119-228 on H.R. 980
- H. Rept. 119-221 on H.R. 1107
- H. Rept. 119-220 on H.R. 1860
- H. Rept. 119-171 on H.R. 2625
- H. Rept. 119-143 on H.R. 1041
- H. Rept. 119-104 on H.R. 1815
- H. Rept. 119-103 on H.R. 1969
- H. Rept. 119-102 on H.R. 1578
- H. Rept. 119-101 on H.R. 1823
- H. Rept. 119-100 on H.R. 1286
- H. Rept. 119-99 on H.R. 658
- H. Rept. 119-98 on H.R. 2201
- H. Rept. 119-97 on H.R. 217
- H. Rept. 119-96 on H.R. 1364
Reports listed with bills this committee reported, from each bill’s BILLSTATUS record. House reports are listed for House committees and Senate reports for Senate committees.
Sources: Committees, jurisdictions and assignments: unitedstates/congress-legislators; Bills referred and committee reports: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data, 119th Congress. Dates on the committee are kept from when we started tracking assignments; “Current” means listed now. Updated Nov 2, 2026. How we build these pages.