Bill · H.R. 6652· House(119-HR-6652)
U.S. Vets of the FAS Act
- Introduced
- 12/11/2025
- Last activity
- 5/14/2026 — Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- Sponsored by
- Kimberlyn King-Hinds
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 2
- 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
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+8
The bill ensures veterans in the Freely Associated States receive essential health services, including telehealth and mail-order pharmacy products.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+8
The bill expands healthcare access through telehealth, mail-order pharmacy, and travel payment provisions for veterans in the Freely Associated States.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+7
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.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Provision of Health Services: The Secretary must ensure veterans in the Freely Associated States have access to essential health services, including telehealth and mail-order pharmacy products (Section 2(b)).
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Travel Payment Support: The bill amends title 38 of the United States Code to allow the Secretary to make payments for beneficiary travel (Section 2(d)(1)).
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Accountability and Transparency: The Secretary is required to submit reports to Congress at least quarterly regarding the implementation and costs of these services, which includes explaining any technical or logistical obstacles (Section 2(e)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+7Reduces Prescription Drug Costs+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+8
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+8
- 5/14/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- 4/16/2026
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 1/13/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 12/11/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Ed CaseDemocrat · Hawaii
James MoylanRepublican · Guam
Aumua Amata RadewagenRepublican · American Samoa
Jill TokudaDemocrat · Hawaii