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H.R. 9666 · 119th Congress

AIR CARE for Vets Act of 2026

IntroducedArmed Forces and National Security
IntroducedJul 14, 2026
Passed HouseNot yet
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, Jul 21, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 1 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 9666 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text as introduced in the House (Jul 14, 2026).

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Respiratory disorder and lung disease pilot program
What the words would change: every change, in place (0)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

    From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, latest edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

    What it does

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    The Congressional Research Service hasn't published a summary of this bill yet. They usually follow within weeks of introduction.

    Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

    What has happened

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    1. Jul 21, 2026Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
    2. Jul 14, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.House floor actions
    3. Jul 14, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    4. Jul 14, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    Cosponsors

    • Josh Gottheimer D-NJ-5
    • Abraham J. Hamadeh R-AZ-8
    • Chris Pappas D-NH-1