CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Kimberlyn King-Hinds (R-MP)

U.S. Vets of the FAS Act

H.R. 6652 · House bill Armed Forces and National Security

A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 4 cosponsors

Last activity — Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Introduced, nothing more yet

Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.

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Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "U.S. Vets of the FAS Act," directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide specific health services to veterans living in the Freely Associated States. The Secretary is required to work with these governments to enter into necessary agreements. These services must include at least telehealth and mail-order pharmaceutical products. The Act also establishes specific timelines for outreach, entering into agreements, and starting service delivery. Additionally, it modifies laws regarding payments for beneficiary travel and requires regular reporting to Congress on implementation and costs.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Scored +8

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    The bill ensures veterans in the Freely Associated States receive essential health services, including telehealth and mail-order pharmacy products.

  • Scored +8

    Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?

    The bill expands healthcare access through telehealth, mail-order pharmacy, and travel payment provisions for veterans in the Freely Associated States.

  • Scored +7

    Does this make health care easier to get in general?

    The bill mandates the provision of telehealth and mail-order pharmacy services to veterans in the Freely Associated States.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.