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Parity for Native Hawaiian Veterans Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3610| House 
| Updated: 6/6/2025
Jill N. Tokuda

Jill N. Tokuda

Democratic Representative

Hawaii

Cosponsors (1)
Ed Case (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Parity for Native Hawaiian Veterans Act of 2025" aims to significantly improve access to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits for Native Hawaiian veterans, specifically in the areas of direct housing loans and medical care. This legislation addresses existing disparities by modifying the definition of "Native American" for VA direct housing loans, thereby expanding eligibility for Native Hawaiians to access these financial programs. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the VA Secretary reimburse Native Hawaiian health care systems for the costs of care provided to eligible veterans, regardless of the care delivery method. Crucially, it also exempts Native Hawaiian veterans from any cost-sharing requirements for medical care received through the VA, ensuring they receive necessary care without additional financial burden.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8562
Parity for Native Hawaiian Veterans Act of 2024
May 21, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1853
Introduced in Senate
May 23, 2025
Introduced in House
May 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 6, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8562
    Parity for Native Hawaiian Veterans Act of 2024


  • May 21, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1853
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 6, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 119-1853: Parity for Native Hawaiian Veterans Act of 2025

Parity for Native Hawaiian Veterans Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3610| House 
| Updated: 6/6/2025
The "Parity for Native Hawaiian Veterans Act of 2025" aims to significantly improve access to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits for Native Hawaiian veterans, specifically in the areas of direct housing loans and medical care. This legislation addresses existing disparities by modifying the definition of "Native American" for VA direct housing loans, thereby expanding eligibility for Native Hawaiians to access these financial programs. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the VA Secretary reimburse Native Hawaiian health care systems for the costs of care provided to eligible veterans, regardless of the care delivery method. Crucially, it also exempts Native Hawaiian veterans from any cost-sharing requirements for medical care received through the VA, ensuring they receive necessary care without additional financial burden.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8562
Parity for Native Hawaiian Veterans Act of 2024
May 21, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1853
Introduced in Senate
May 23, 2025
Introduced in House
May 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 6, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8562
    Parity for Native Hawaiian Veterans Act of 2024


  • May 21, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1853
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 6, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jill N. Tokuda

Jill N. Tokuda

Democratic Representative

Hawaii

Cosponsors (1)
Ed Case (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 119-1853: Parity for Native Hawaiian Veterans Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted