Bill · S. 1853· Senate(119-S-1853)
Parity for Native Hawaiian Veterans Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 5/21/2025
- Last activity
- 5/21/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Mazie Hirono
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Parity for Native Hawaiian Veterans Act of 2025," seeks to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It aims to improve how the Department of Veterans Affairs provides direct housing loans to Native Hawaiians. Additionally, the bill focuses on improving the provision of medical care for Native Hawaiian veterans. It includes provisions for the reimbursement of costs through Native Hawaiian health care systems. Finally, it addresses exemptions from cost sharing for certain individuals.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+7
The bill specifically provides benefits and parity for Native Hawaiian veterans.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+7
The bill expands and clarifies benefits for Native Hawaiian veterans.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+7
The bill improves healthcare access for Native Hawaiian veterans by ensuring reimbursement for care provided through Native Hawaiian health care systems.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Housing Loan Provisions: The bill modifies the definition for direct housing loans to better align with the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (Section 2). This change is intended to improve the provision of direct housing loans for Native Hawaiian veterans.
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Medical Care Reimbursement: The Secretary shall reimburse a Native Hawaiian health care system for the costs of care or services provided to eligible veterans (Section 3(a)(1)). This includes care provided directly through the system, through purchased or referred care, or through a contract for travel.
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Cost Sharing Exemptions: The bill amends the law to include Native Hawaiians in exemptions from cost sharing (Section 3(b)). This could reduce the financial burden on these veterans when accessing certain services.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the text provided.
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 Native Americans+7Good For Veterans+7
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+7Improves Healthcare Access+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+6Improves Racial Equity+6
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+7
- 5/21/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Brian SchatzDemocrat · Hawaii