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Improving Veterans Access to Congressional Services Act of 2025
4/22/2025, 8:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 2642
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of HR 2642
Improving Veterans Access to Congressional Services Act of 2025
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to permit a Member of Congress (upon request) to use a VA facility to meet with constituents. The VA and the General Services Administration must jointly identify available spaces in VA facilities for such purposes.
The VA must prescribe regulations regarding such use of a VA facility by a Member of Congress.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2642
Bill HR 2642 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 3, 2025. Bill HR 2642 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 3, 2025. Bill HR 2642's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of April 3, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2642
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
15Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
11Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2642
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2642
To 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.
To 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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2642
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