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US HB6652
Bill
Status
12/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kimberlyn King-Hinds
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AI Summary
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Secretary of Veterans Affairs must negotiate agreements with the Freely Associated States (Palau, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia) to provide health services to veterans residing there
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Veterans in the Freely Associated States must receive, at minimum, telehealth services and mail-order pharmacy delivery
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Implementation timeline requires outreach to governments within 30 days of enactment, with agreements and services operational within one year
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Amends 38 U.S.C. § 111(h)(1) to mandate beneficiary travel payments for veterans in the Freely Associated States when the Secretary exercises travel payment authority in any fiscal year
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Secretary must submit quarterly reports to Congress on implementation progress, costs, and any technical or logistical barriers preventing service delivery
Legislative Description
U.S. Vets of the FAS Act
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Subcommittee Hearings Held
1/13/2026