HR 562 United States House · 118th Congress

Improving Veterans Access to Congressional Services Act of 2023

This bill allows Members of Congress to use Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities for meetings with veterans who are their constituents. It requires the VA Secretary to create regulations within 90 days, ensuring spaces are visible, accessible during business hours, and rented at rates similar to standard office space in the area. The regulations prohibit campaigning, political discussions, photographing patients without consent, and meetings during the 60 days before federal elections. It directly affects veterans seeking congressional assistance and Members of Congress who can now hold constituent meetings at VA locations. The bill does not change VA benefits or services but streamlines access to representatives for veterans.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jan 26, 2023 Last action Dec 24, 2024
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Total actions
10
Key actions
5
Committee
7
Amendments
1
Dec 24, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-945.
lower
Apr 28, 2023
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
lower
Apr 28, 2023
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
lower
Apr 28, 2023
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
lower
Apr 18, 2023
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
lower
Mar 29, 2023
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
Jan 26, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
lower
Jan 26, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 34 co-sponsors

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