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Take Care of America’s Veterans Act

7/8/2026, 4:44 PM

Summary of Bill S 4744

The bill "A bill 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" was introduced in the 119th Congress with the designation S. 4744 on June 10, 2026. It aims to enhance benefits for veterans and streamline the operations of the Department of Veterans Affairs by making amendments to titles 10 and 38 of the United States Code along with other federal laws.

Congressional Summary of S 4744

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 Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, and (3) expanding the scope of VA mental health research.

Among other elements, the bill

  • revises VA disability ratings for sleep apnea and tinnitus;
  • expands eligibility for a memorial headstone or marker for the spouse, surviving spouse, child, or dependent of a veteran or member of the Armed Forces;
  • addresses the administration of the VCCP and codifies the eligibility standards;
  • establishes a standardized screening process for priority or routine admission to certain mental health care programs; and
  • addresses VA personnel, hiring, and infrastructure matters.

Current Status of Bill S 4744

Bill S 4744 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 10, 2026. Bill S 4744 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 10, 2026.  Bill S 4744's most recent activity was Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 433. as of June 11, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4744

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
11
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
11
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4744

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4744

A bill 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.
A bill 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.

Comments

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Azaria Cho

1,083

24 days ago

This bill is garbage! Who does it help?

Alora Adkins profile image

Alora Adkins

1,032

19 days ago

This bill is so unfair, it's gonna mess things up for me.