Bill · H.R. 4794· House(119-HR-4794)
To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into a lease for a Vet Center in Mankato, Minnesota.
- Introduced
- 7/29/2025
- Last activity
- 12/19/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Sponsored by
- Brad Finstad
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, H.R. 4794, allows the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to lease a Vet Center in Mankato, Minnesota. It sets aside up to $1,400,000 for this purpose between fiscal years 2025 and 2026. The bill is subject to the availability of appropriations.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+8
Directly increases the availability of specialized VA support services in Mankato, MN.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+5
The bill expands the availability of VA services by authorizing a new Vet Center lease.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
Authorizes funding to provide critical support services to veterans via a new center.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- The bill authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into a lease for a Vet Center in Mankato, Minnesota (Section 1). This could be seen as positive because it would provide veterans in that area with easier access to services and support.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The bill states that the lease is "subject to the availability of appropriations" (Section 1). This means that even if the bill passes, the Vet Center might not actually happen if the money isn't there.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+8Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Low Income Households+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+5Improves Mental Health Access+3Improves Healthcare Access+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+1
- 12/19/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 7/29/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in House