HR 2642 United States House · 119th Congress

Improving Veterans Access to Congressional Services Act of 2025

This bill allows U.S. Representatives and Senators to use space within Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities for meetings with veterans who are their constituents. It requires the VA Secretary to establish clear rules within 90 days, including that meeting spaces must be visible, accessible during business hours, and rented at rates similar to commercial office space in the area. The bill prohibits political campaigning, recording veterans without consent, or using VA spaces during the 60 days before federal elections. It directly affects veterans seeking in-person help from their representatives and the VA facilities managing these access points. The key change is creating a formal, regulated process for congressional access to VA locations, not altering veterans' benefits or policies.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Apr 2025
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Introduced Apr 3, 2025 Last action May 9, 2025
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May 9, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Apr 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Apr 3, 2025
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