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US HB3610

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jill Tokuda

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "Native Hawaiian" for VA direct housing loans to align with the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4221), expanding eligibility for Native Hawaiian veterans

  • Requires the VA Secretary to reimburse Native Hawaiian health care systems for costs of care provided to eligible veterans, including direct care, purchased/referred care, and travel contracts

  • Exempts Native Hawaiian veterans from VA cost-sharing requirements for medical care

  • Introduced May 23, 2025 by Rep. Tokuda (D-HI) and Rep. Case (D-HI), referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Legislative Description

Parity for Native Hawaiian Veterans Act of 2025

Native Americans

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

6/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Subcommittee on Health6/6/2025
Veterans' Affairs5/23/2025

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