Improving Veterans Access to Congressional Services Act of 2025

4/12/2025, 2:53 AM
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Bill 119 hr 2642, also known as the "Veterans Affairs Congressional Access Act," aims to allow Members of Congress to utilize facilities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the purpose of meeting with their constituents. This bill would provide lawmakers with the opportunity to connect with veterans and their families in a more convenient and accessible manner.

The primary goal of this legislation is to improve communication and engagement between Members of Congress and their constituents who are veterans. By allowing lawmakers to use VA facilities for meetings, it would make it easier for them to address the needs and concerns of the veteran community.

In addition to facilitating meetings between lawmakers and constituents, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the use of VA facilities by Members of Congress. This could potentially include hosting events, town hall meetings, or other activities that benefit veterans and their families. Overall, the Veterans Affairs Congressional Access Act seeks to enhance the relationship between Members of Congress and the veteran community by providing them with greater access to VA facilities for meetings and other activities. This bill aims to improve communication, collaboration, and support for veterans and their families.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 2642

Introduced on
2025-04-03

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/3/2025

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Bill 119 hr 2642, also known as the "Veterans Affairs Congressional Access Act," aims to allow Members of Congress to utilize facilities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the purpose of meeting with their constituents. This bill would provide lawmakers with the opportunity to connect with veterans and their families in a more convenient and accessible manner.

The primary goal of this legislation is to improve communication and engagement between Members of Congress and their constituents who are veterans. By allowing lawmakers to use VA facilities for meetings, it would make it easier for them to address the needs and concerns of the veteran community.

In addition to facilitating meetings between lawmakers and constituents, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the use of VA facilities by Members of Congress. This could potentially include hosting events, town hall meetings, or other activities that benefit veterans and their families. Overall, the Veterans Affairs Congressional Access Act seeks to enhance the relationship between Members of Congress and the veteran community by providing them with greater access to VA facilities for meetings and other activities. This bill aims to improve communication, collaboration, and support for veterans and their families.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit Members of Congress to use facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs for the purposes of meeting with constituents, and for other purposes.

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Latest Action4/3/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.