Bills · 119th Congress · H.R. 1732
GUARD VA Benefits Act
IntroducedConfirmed from the official record
Sponsored by Chris Pappas DDemocrat, introduced . Policy area, as Congress files it: Armed Forces and National Security.
Status is read from the official actions by their Library of Congress codes: Became Public Law (36000) or a law number on the bill reads "Became law"; Vetoed (31000) reads "Vetoed"; Presented to President (28000) reads "Sent to the President"; passed or agreed to in the House (8000) and in the Senate (17000) reads "Passed both chambers"; one of them alone reads "Passed the House" or "Passed the Senate" ("Agreed to" for a resolution); reported to the House (5000) or the Senate (14000) reads "Reported by committee"; anything else reads "Introduced".
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Cosponsors
137 cosponsors.
| Member | Joined |
|---|---|
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Jefferson Van Drew RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Bennie G. Thompson DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Delia C. Ramirez DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Jared F. Golden DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Don Bacon RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Morgan McGarvey DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Chellie Pingree DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Robin L. Kelly DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Emilia Strong Sykes DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Marilyn Strickland DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Greg Casar DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| William R. Keating DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20] DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Scott H. Peters DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Dan Newhouse RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Raja Krishnamoorthi DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Janice D. Schakowsky DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Val T. Hoyle DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Jill N. Tokuda DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Eleanor Holmes Norton DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Jennifer L. McClellan DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Donald G. Davis DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Diana DeGette DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Eric Sorensen DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Seth Magaziner DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11] DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Andrea Salinas DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| David Kustoff RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Ilhan Omar DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Suzan K. DelBene DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Troy A. Carter DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Seth Moulton DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Christopher R. Deluzio DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Mary Gay Scanlon DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Gabe Amo DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Haley M. Stevens DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Mike Quigley DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Deborah K. Ross DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Robert Garcia DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Jake Auchincloss DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Jahana Hayes DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Steve Cohen DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Mike Levin DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Greg Stanton DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Emanuel Cleaver DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Dale W. Strong RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Josh Gottheimer DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Bradley Scott Schneider DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Dina Titus DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Claudia Tenney RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7] DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Nikki Budzinski DDemocrat | |
| Laura Friedman DDemocrat | |
| Shri Thanedar DDemocrat | |
| Raul Ruiz DDemocrat | |
| Joe Neguse DDemocrat | |
| Greg Landsman DDemocrat | |
| Mark Pocan DDemocrat | |
| April McClain Delaney DDemocrat | |
| Kelly Morrison DDemocrat | |
| Frank J. Mrvan DDemocrat | |
| Rashida Tlaib DDemocrat | |
| Sarah McBride DDemocrat | |
| Lizzie Fletcher DDemocrat | |
| James P. McGovern DDemocrat | |
| Michael Lawler RRepublican | |
| John B. Larson DDemocrat | |
| Maxine Dexter DDemocrat | |
| Melanie A. Stansbury DDemocrat | |
| Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14] DDemocrat | |
| Rick Larsen DDemocrat | |
| Brittany Pettersen DDemocrat | |
| Grace Meng DDemocrat | |
| Herbert C. Conaway, Jr. DDemocrat | |
| Stephen F. Lynch DDemocrat | |
| Maggie Goodlander DDemocrat | |
| Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann RRepublican | |
| Angie Craig DDemocrat | |
| Ed Case DDemocrat | |
| Joaquin Castro DDemocrat | |
| Russ Fulcher RRepublican | |
| Steven Horsford DDemocrat | |
| Janelle S. Bynum DDemocrat | |
| Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. DDemocrat | |
| Joe Courtney DDemocrat | |
| Teresa Leger Fernandez DDemocrat | |
| Burgess Owens RRepublican | |
| Wesley Bell DDemocrat | |
| Marcy Kaptur DDemocrat | |
| Harold Rogers RRepublican | |
| Suhas Subramanyam DDemocrat | |
| Kim Schrier DDemocrat | |
| Jason Crow DDemocrat | |
| Brad Sherman DDemocrat | |
| Marie Gluesenkamp Perez DDemocrat | |
| Robert Menendez DDemocrat | |
| James R. Walkinshaw DDemocrat | |
| Sara Jacobs DDemocrat | |
| Debbie Dingell DDemocrat | |
| Daniel S. Goldman DDemocrat | |
| André Carson DDemocrat | |
| Johnny Olszewski, Jr. DDemocrat | |
| Pablo José Hernández DDemocrat | |
| Pramila Jayapal DDemocrat | |
| Shomari Figures DDemocrat | |
| Thomas H. Kean, Jr. RRepublican | |
| Adelita S. Grijalva DDemocrat | |
| Judy Chu DDemocrat | |
| Dave Min DDemocrat | |
| Eugene Simon Vindman DDemocrat | |
| Gabe Vasquez DDemocrat | |
| Hillary J. Scholten DDemocrat | |
| Mark DeSaulnier DDemocrat | |
| Lauren Underwood DDemocrat | |
| Pete Stauber RRepublican | |
| Nanette Diaz Barragán DDemocrat | |
| Jim Costa DDemocrat | |
| Salud O. Carbajal DDemocrat | |
| Timothy M. Kennedy DDemocrat | |
| Zoe Lofgren DDemocrat | |
| Doris O. Matsui DDemocrat | |
| John W. Mannion DDemocrat | |
| Glenn Grothman RRepublican | |
| Rosa L. DeLauro DDemocrat | |
| Cory Mills RRepublican | |
| Lateefah Simon DDemocrat | |
| Sam T. Liccardo DDemocrat | |
| Emily Randall DDemocrat | |
| Kweisi Mfume DDemocrat | |
| Sharice Davids DDemocrat | |
| Frank Pallone, Jr. DDemocrat | |
| Josh Riley DDemocrat | |
| George Whitesides DDemocrat | |
| Sean Casten DDemocrat | |
| Analilia Mejia DDemocrat |
Text
| Version | Date | Our copy |
|---|---|---|
| Introduced in House | Read our copyThe official file |
Actions
- Committee Hearings Held
- Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House
- Introduced in House
Committees
- Veterans' Affairs Committee (House)Hearings By (full committee), March 18, 2026; Referred To, February 27, 2025
- Judiciary Committee (House)Referred To, February 27, 2025
Hearings
We hold hearing records only for bills that became law.
Who lobbied on this bill
Confirmed from the official record5 lobbying reports name H.R. 1732, for 5 clients.
| Client | Registrant | Amount for the whole quarter | Lobbyists named for this issue | Filed | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA | PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICASecond quarter of 2026 | $112,137reported as expenses |
| Open the report | |
| AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD LLP OBO VETERANS GUARDIAN VA CLAIM CONSULTING LLC | VALIANT STRATEGIES LLCSecond quarter of 2026 | $30,000reported as income |
| Open the report | |
| NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF VETERANS' ADVOCATES | MEHLMAN CONSULTING, INC.Second quarter of 2026 | $50,000reported as income |
| Open the report | |
| JOSHCO GROUP, LLC D/B/A VETERAN BENEFITS GUIDE | BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLPSecond quarter of 2026 | $110,000reported as income |
| Open the report | |
| VETERANS GUARDIAN VA CLAIM CONSULTING LLC | VETERANS GUARDIAN VA CLAIM CONSULTING LLCSecond quarter of 2026 | $630,000reported as expenses |
| Open the report |
A lobbying report states the registrant's income from the client (a lobbying firm) or its own lobbying expenses (an organization lobbying for itself), for the whole quarter and every issue together, rounded to the nearest $10,000. A report under $5,000 states no figure. It is not the amount spent on one bill.
Reports read: 0 of 1 quarters read in full (2026-Q2). With no registered key the service allows 15 requests a minute, so this covers the latest quarter only. With a key it covers four.
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All saved lobbying reports that name H.R. 1732
Contributions from these lobbyists and firms to the sponsor and cosponsors
| To | Reported by | Paid to, as reported | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald G. Davis DDemocratCosponsor | SELFfiled by PAUL THORNELL, a lobbyist named on this bill's lobbying reports (same LDA lobbyist number 71503) | DON DAVIS FOR NCHonoree: Rep. Don Davis | $500 | Open the report |
| Andrea Salinas DDemocratCosponsor | SELFfiled by LAUREN ARONSON, a lobbyist named on this bill's lobbying reports (same LDA lobbyist number 62201) | ANDREA SALINAS FOR OREGONHonoree: Andrea Salinas | $500 | Open the report |
| Andrea Salinas DDemocratCosponsor | SELFfiled by NADEAM ELSHAMI, a lobbyist named on this bill's lobbying reports (same LDA lobbyist number 69369) | ANDREA SALINAS FOR OREGONHonoree: Andrea Salinas | $500 | Open the report |
| Andrea Salinas DDemocratCosponsor | SELFfiled by NADEAM ELSHAMI, a lobbyist named on this bill's lobbying reports (same LDA lobbyist number 69369) | ANDREA SALINAS FOR OREGONHonoree: Andrea Salinas | $500 | Open the report |
| Andrea Salinas DDemocratCosponsor | BHFS-E PC PAC (BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK PAC)filed by BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP, a registrant that filed a lobbying report naming this bill (same LDA registrant number 7257) | ANDREA SALINAS FOR OREGONHonoree: Rep. Andrea Salinas | $1,500 | Open the report |
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick RRepublicanCosponsor | BHFS-E PC PAC (BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK PAC)filed by BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP, a registrant that filed a lobbying report naming this bill (same LDA registrant number 7257) | BRIAN FITZPATRICK FOR ALL OF USHonoree: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick | $1,000 | Open the report |
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick RRepublicanCosponsor | BHFS-E PC PAC (BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK PAC)filed by BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP, a registrant that filed a lobbying report naming this bill (same LDA registrant number 7257) | BRIAN FITZPATRICK FOR ALL OF USHonoree: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick | $1,000 | Open the report |
| Andrea Salinas DDemocratCosponsor | BHFS-E PC PAC (BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK PAC)filed by BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP, a registrant that filed a lobbying report naming this bill (same LDA registrant number 7257) | ANDREA SALINAS FOR OREGONHonoree: Rep. Andrea Salinas | $1,000 | Open the report |
| Andrea Salinas DDemocratCosponsor | BHFS-E PC PAC (BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK PAC)filed by BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP, a registrant that filed a lobbying report naming this bill (same LDA registrant number 7257) | ANDREA SALINAS FOR OREGONHonoree: Rep. Andrea Salinas | $1,000 | Open the report |
| Eugene Simon Vindman DDemocratCosponsor | SELFfiled by CAITLIN VAN SANT, a lobbyist named on this bill's lobbying reports (same LDA lobbyist number 141084) | VINDMAN FOR CONGRESSHonoree: Eugene Vindman | $500 | Open the report |
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick RRepublicanCosponsor | BHFS-E PC PAC (BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK PAC)filed by BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP, a registrant that filed a lobbying report naming this bill (same LDA registrant number 7257) | BRIAN FITZPATRICK FOR ALL OF USHonoree: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick | $1,000 | Open the report |
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick RRepublicanCosponsor | BHFS-E PC PAC (BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK PAC)filed by BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP, a registrant that filed a lobbying report naming this bill (same LDA registrant number 7257) | BRIAN FITZPATRICK FOR ALL OF USHonoree: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick | $1,000 | Open the report |
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick RRepublicanCosponsor | BHFS-E PC PAC (BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK PAC)filed by BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP, a registrant that filed a lobbying report naming this bill (same LDA registrant number 7257) | BRIAN FITZPATRICK FOR ALL OF USHonoree: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick | $1,000 | Open the report |
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick RRepublicanCosponsor | BHFS-E PC PAC (BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK PAC)filed by BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP, a registrant that filed a lobbying report naming this bill (same LDA registrant number 7257) | BRIAN FITZPATRICK FOR ALL OF USHonoree: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick | $1,000 | Open the report |
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick RRepublicanCosponsor | BHFS-E PC PAC (BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK PAC)filed by BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP, a registrant that filed a lobbying report naming this bill (same LDA registrant number 7257) | BRIAN FITZPATRICK FOR ALL OF USHonoree: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick | $1,000 | Open the report |
| Angie Craig DDemocratCosponsor | SELFfiled by PAUL THORNELL, a lobbyist named on this bill's lobbying reports (same LDA lobbyist number 71503) | ANGIE CRAIG FOR CONGRESSHonoree: Rep. Angie Craig | $500 | Open the report |
| Angie Craig DDemocratCosponsor | SELFfiled by DAVID THOMAS, a lobbyist named on this bill's lobbying reports (same LDA lobbyist number 7381) | ANGIE CRAIG FOR CONGRESSHonoree: Rep. Angie Craig | $500 | Open the report |
| Angie Craig DDemocratCosponsor | SELFfiled by LAUREN ARONSON, a lobbyist named on this bill's lobbying reports (same LDA lobbyist number 62201) | ANGIE CRAIG FOR CONGRESSHonoree: Angie Craig | $1,000 | Open the report |
| Angie Craig DDemocratCosponsor | SELFfiled by DAVID THOMAS, a lobbyist named on this bill's lobbying reports (same LDA lobbyist number 7381) | ANGIE CRAIG FOR CONGRESSHonoree: Rep. Angie Craig | $500 | Open the report |
| Angie Craig DDemocratCosponsor | SELFfiled by LAUREN ARONSON, a lobbyist named on this bill's lobbying reports (same LDA lobbyist number 62201) | ANGIE CRAIG FOR CONGRESSHonoree: Angie Craig | $205 | Open the report |
| Angie Craig DDemocratCosponsor | SELFfiled by CAITLIN VAN SANT, a lobbyist named on this bill's lobbying reports (same LDA lobbyist number 141084) | ANGIE CRAIG FOR CONGRESSHonoree: Angie Craig | $250 | Open the report |
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick RRepublicanCosponsor | SELFfiled by SAGE EASTMAN, a lobbyist named on this bill's lobbying reports (same LDA lobbyist number 61179) | BRIAN FITZPATRICK FOR ALL OF USHonoree: Representative Brian Fitzpatrick | $1,000 | Open the report |
Contribution reports are read for 10 of the 138 sponsors and cosponsors so far.
Lobbyists and registrants report their political contributions twice a year (form LD-203). A contribution is listed here when the report was filed by a lobbyist named on this bill's lobbying reports or by a registrant that filed one of them, and its payee is the member's own committee as the FEC lists it, under the exact-name rule. The contribution's date is as reported and can fall before or after the lobbying.