Bills · HR 4794
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4794Armed Forces and National Security
To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into a lease for a Vet Center in Mankato, Minnesota.
INTRO JUL 29· LAST ACTION DEC 19
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to improve access to vital mental health and readjustment services for veterans, especially those who have experienced combat. Many veterans struggle with the transition to civilian life, and local Vet Centers play a critical role in providing confidential, community-based support without the formal clinic setting of a larger VA hospital.
If this bill becomes law and funding is approved, veterans in the Mankato area will have a dedicated local resource to help them cope with post-traumatic stress, military sexual trauma, grief, and other challenges. If it doesn't pass, or if funding isn't secured, veterans in that region might continue to face longer commutes or limited options for accessing these specialized services, potentially delaying or preventing them from getting the help they need.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into a lease for a Vet Center.
This gives the VA the legal permission to establish a new support center for veterans in a specific community.
PROVISION 02
Specifies that the Vet Center will be located in Mankato, Minnesota.
This provision targets resources to a particular geographic area, addressing local needs for veteran services.
PROVISION 03
Limits the amount that can be spent on the lease to not more than $1,400,000 during fiscal years 2025 through 2026.
This sets a budget cap and a timeframe for the expenditure, providing financial oversight and planning.
PROVISION 04
States that the authority is subject to the availability of appropriations.
This means that even with authorization, the funding for the lease must still be separately approved by Congress.
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R· Minnesota
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSDEC 19
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
JUL 29
Introduced in House
JUL 29
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4794
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 29, 2025
Last actionDec 19, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 29, 2025
House BillHR 4794Armed Forces and National Security
To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into a lease for a Vet Center in Mankato, Minnesota.
INTRODUCED JUL 29, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 19, 2025
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