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Easier Veteran Access to Congressional Meetings at VA Facilities.

This act aims to make it easier for veterans to meet with their congressional representatives by allowing Members of Congress to use Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities. This will provide veterans with more accessible avenues to seek assistance and information from their elected officials, potentially streamlining the resolution of their issues and the communication of their needs.
Key points
Members of Congress will be permitted to use VA facilities (excluding National Cemetery Administration sites) to meet with veteran constituents.
Meetings must occur in visible, accessible areas during normal business hours, with rent paid from the Member's allowance.
Political campaigning, soliciting policy changes, and recording patients without consent are prohibited, and facility use is barred 60 days before federal elections.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_562
Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21]
Process start date: 2023-01-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Improving Veterans Access to Congressional Services Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_562.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Members of Congress will be permitted to use VA facilities (excluding National Cemetery Administration sites) to meet with veteran constituents.
  • Meetings must occur in visible, accessible areas during normal business hours, with rent paid from the Member's allowance.
  • Political campaigning, soliciting policy changes, and recording patients without consent are prohibited, and facility use is barred 60 days before federal elections.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 794.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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