Bill would extend VA health care to veterans in Pacific island nations
In markupH.R. 6652Latest action
Sponsor: Kimberlyn King-Hinds · Delegate · MP
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Official title: U.S. Vets of the FAS Act
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
Introduced:
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The bill directs the VA to bring telehealth, mail-order drugs, and travel reimbursement to veterans in the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau.
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What does this do?
The bill requires the VA to negotiate agreements with the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and Palau within one year, and to start telehealth appointments and mail-order pharmacy services for veterans there. It also makes VA travel-cost reimbursement mandatory in certain cases where it is currently optional. The VA must begin outreach within 30 days and report to Congress every three months.
Who does it affect?
U.S. military veterans living in the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and Palau are directly affected. The Department of Veterans Affairs is responsible for implementation.
Why does it matter?
The change addresses long-standing gaps in VA health care access caused by the distance between these islands and VA facilities. It will require the VA to expand telehealth and mail delivery infrastructure to remote Pacific locations.
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Based on the “Introduced in House” text of Dec 11, 2025.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedDec 11, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · May 14, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.