Bills · HR 6652
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6652Veterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognition
U.S. Vets of the FAS Act
INTRO DEC 11· LAST ACTION MAY 14
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 3 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill is important because it addresses a long-standing challenge for U.S. veterans living in remote island nations. Many of these veterans served in the U.S. armed forces but now live far from traditional VA facilities, making it difficult to access the healthcare benefits they earned. Without this bill, veterans in the Freely Associated States might continue to face significant barriers to receiving medical care, leading to neglected health issues or high out-of-pocket costs.
If this bill becomes law, it would ensure that these veterans have a more reliable way to get their prescriptions and see doctors, improving their quality of life and access to essential services. If it doesn't pass, these veterans will likely continue to struggle with limited access to care, potentially worsening health outcomes and creating a disparity in benefits compared to veterans living closer to VA facilities.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the VA Secretary to work with governments of the Freely Associated States to create agreements for furnishing health services to veterans.
This formalizes a process for VA healthcare delivery in these specific regions, ensuring services are established legally and cooperatively.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that health services provided include, at a minimum, telehealth services and pharmaceutical products delivered by mail.
This specifies the practical ways veterans in remote locations will receive care, addressing geographical barriers.
PROVISION 03
Sets deadlines for the VA to initiate outreach, finalize agreements, and begin furnishing the required services.
These deadlines aim to ensure timely implementation and prevent undue delays in providing services to veterans.
PROVISION 04
Amends existing law to require the VA to make beneficiary travel payments if the Secretary exercises the authority to make any such payments.
This provision aims to ensure consistent travel reimbursement for veterans when the VA decides to cover travel costs.
PROVISION 05
Requires quarterly reports to Congress on the implementation progress and costs of the new services.
This ensures transparency and accountability for the VA's efforts to provide care to veterans in the Freely Associated States.
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ACTION TIMELINE
18 EVENTSMAY 14
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
MAY 14
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
APR 16
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
APR 16
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6652
Congress119th
StatusReported
IntroducedDec 11, 2025
Last actionMay 14, 2026
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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 11, 2025
House BillHR 6652Veterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognition
U.S. Vets of the FAS Act
INTRODUCED DEC 11, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 14, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
4
COMPLEXITY
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