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Improving Veterans Access to Congressional Services Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-562| House 
| Updated: 12/24/2024
Brian J. Mast

Brian J. Mast

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (34)
Clay Higgins (Republican)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Mike Johnson (Republican)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Warren Davidson (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)James R. Baird (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)Dan Bishop (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Yadira Caraveo (Democratic)Nick LaLota (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Improving Veterans Access to Congressional Services Act of 2023 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2846
Improving Veterans Access to Congressional Services Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4471
Improving Veterans Access to Congressional Services Act of 2021
Jan 26, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 26, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 16, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 29, 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 18, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 28, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 28, 2023
Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
Apr 28, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Dec 24, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 794.
Dec 24, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-945.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2846
    Improving Veterans Access to Congressional Services Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4471
    Improving Veterans Access to Congressional Services Act of 2021


  • January 26, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 26, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 16, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 29, 2023
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • April 18, 2023
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 28, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 28, 2023
    Subcommittee on Health Discharged.


  • April 28, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • December 24, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 794.


  • December 24, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-945.

Armed Forces and National Security

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of Veterans AffairsElections, voting, political campaign regulationGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyMembers of Congress

Improving Veterans Access to Congressional Services Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-562| House 
| Updated: 12/24/2024
Improving Veterans Access to Congressional Services Act of 2023 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.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2846
Improving Veterans Access to Congressional Services Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4471
Improving Veterans Access to Congressional Services Act of 2021
Jan 26, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 26, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 16, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 29, 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 18, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 28, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 28, 2023
Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
Apr 28, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Dec 24, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 794.
Dec 24, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-945.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2846
    Improving Veterans Access to Congressional Services Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4471
    Improving Veterans Access to Congressional Services Act of 2021


  • January 26, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 26, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 16, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 29, 2023
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • April 18, 2023
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 28, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 28, 2023
    Subcommittee on Health Discharged.


  • April 28, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • December 24, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 794.


  • December 24, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-945.
Brian J. Mast

Brian J. Mast

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (34)
Clay Higgins (Republican)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Mike Johnson (Republican)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Warren Davidson (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)James R. Baird (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)Dan Bishop (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Yadira Caraveo (Democratic)Nick LaLota (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of Veterans AffairsElections, voting, political campaign regulationGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyMembers of Congress