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Health Services for US Veterans in Freely Associated States

This act aims to provide U.S. veterans residing in the Freely Associated States with access to essential health services. It mandates the provision of telehealth and mail-order pharmacy services, alongside facilitating medical travel reimbursements. This ensures veterans receive necessary healthcare support, regardless of their location.
Key points
U.S. veterans in Freely Associated States will gain access to telehealth and mail-order pharmacy services.
The Department of Veterans Affairs has one year to establish agreements with FAS governments and begin delivering these services.
If the Department of Veterans Affairs decides to provide medical travel reimbursements, it must do so for all eligible veterans.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6652
Sponsor: Del. King-Hinds, Kimberlyn [R-MP-At Large]
Process start date: 2025-12-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

U.S. Vets of the FAS Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6652.

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 2025-12-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • U.S. veterans in Freely Associated States will gain access to telehealth and mail-order pharmacy services.
  • The Department of Veterans Affairs has one year to establish agreements with FAS governments and begin delivering these services.
  • If the Department of Veterans Affairs decides to provide medical travel reimbursements, it must do so for all eligible veterans.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Del. King-Hinds, Kimberlyn [R-MP-At Large].

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 2026-01-11.

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