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Equal Access to VA Housing Loans and Healthcare for Native Hawaiian Veterans.

This Act ensures Native Hawaiian veterans receive parity in key benefits provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It exempts them from VA medical care copayments and clarifies their eligibility for direct housing loans. Furthermore, the VA must now reimburse local Native Hawaiian health care systems for services provided to eligible veterans, significantly improving local access to care.
Key points
Native Hawaiian veterans are exempted from all cost-sharing requirements (copayments) for medical care provided by the VA.
Access to VA direct housing loans is improved by standardizing the definition of Native Hawaiian veteran eligibility.
The VA must reimburse local Native Hawaiian health care systems for providing care, integrating these systems into the veteran benefit network.
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Print number: 118_HR_8562
Sponsor: Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2]
Process start date: 2024-05-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Parity for Native Hawaiian Veterans Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8562.

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 2024-05-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Native Hawaiian veterans are exempted from all cost-sharing requirements (copayments) for medical care provided by the VA.
  • Access to VA direct housing loans is improved by standardizing the definition of Native Hawaiian veteran eligibility.
  • The VA must reimburse local Native Hawaiian health care systems for providing care, integrating these systems into the veteran benefit network.
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. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

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

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