Support the Take Care of America's Veterans Act to expand veterans' access to mental health care support networks, treatment, and research, including services outside VA's direct network.

In recent years, Congress has made sweeping, bipartisan expansions to mental health care access – however, the data shows there is still more work to be done through bills like House Republicans Take Care of America’s Veterans Act – to continue to expand veterans’ access to support networks nationwide, especially for veterans who are outside VA’s direct network.

The committee release says Bost-backed House Republicans' Take Care of America's Veterans Act is needed to continue expanding veterans' access to mental health support networks, particularly outside VA's direct network.

VA Report Underscores Need for Expanded Access to Mental Health Services for Veterans | House Committee on Veterans Affairs
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“improve mental health care” “shall offer the covered veteran the option to receive care at a non-Department facility”

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): During House consideration of H.R. 9237, Bost advocated the bill and the text included mental-health provisions allowing covered veterans to receive care from non-Department facilities when VA cannot admit them under the bill’s standards.

unresolved same_term A for effort

CREC-2026-07-16.pdf
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“Further proceedings were postponed.”

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The House considered H.R. 9237 but postponed further proceedings, leaving the commitment unresolved rather than enacted.

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CREC-2026-07-16.pdf
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“H.R. 9237 (H. Res. 1377) (H. Res. 1423) (S. 4744).-- To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Referred to Veterans' Affairs and in addition to Armed Services June 10, 2026. Considered July 16, 2026.”

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The October 13, 2026 official House Calendar still lists H.R. 9237 as referred and considered, with no House passage, Senate passage, or enactment entry. This indicates the commitment remains unresolved in the last lookback window.

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House Calendars for October 13, 2026 - 119th Congress, 2nd Session-HISTORY OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS - HOUSE BILLS
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“Vote Question: On Motion to Recommit” “Status: Failed” “Bost | Bost | Republican | IL | Nay”

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The official House roll call shows the motion to recommit on H.R. 9237 failed and Bost voted Nay, documenting procedural support for advancing the bill but not final enactment.

unresolved same_term A for effort

Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
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