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Parity for Native Hawaiian Veterans Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1853| Senate 
| Updated: 5/21/2025
Mazie K. Hirono

Mazie K. Hirono

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (1)
Brian Schatz (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to improve benefits and services for Native Hawaiian veterans by amending title 38, United States Code. It clarifies eligibility for direct housing loans by modifying the definition for Native American veterans to explicitly include Native Hawaiians. The bill also mandates that the Department of Veterans Affairs reimburse Native Hawaiian health care systems for medical care provided to eligible veterans, covering various delivery methods. Furthermore, it exempts Native Hawaiian veterans from VA medical care cost-sharing requirements, reducing financial barriers to their healthcare access. These provisions collectively enhance parity and support for this specific veteran population.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4423
Parity for Native Hawaiian Veterans Act of 2024
May 21, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 21, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 6, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3610
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4423
    Parity for Native Hawaiian Veterans Act of 2024


  • May 21, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 21, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 6, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3610
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3610: Parity for Native Hawaiian Veterans Act of 2025

Parity for Native Hawaiian Veterans Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1853| Senate 
| Updated: 5/21/2025
This legislation aims to improve benefits and services for Native Hawaiian veterans by amending title 38, United States Code. It clarifies eligibility for direct housing loans by modifying the definition for Native American veterans to explicitly include Native Hawaiians. The bill also mandates that the Department of Veterans Affairs reimburse Native Hawaiian health care systems for medical care provided to eligible veterans, covering various delivery methods. Furthermore, it exempts Native Hawaiian veterans from VA medical care cost-sharing requirements, reducing financial barriers to their healthcare access. These provisions collectively enhance parity and support for this specific veteran population.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4423
Parity for Native Hawaiian Veterans Act of 2024
May 21, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 21, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 6, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3610
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4423
    Parity for Native Hawaiian Veterans Act of 2024


  • May 21, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 21, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 6, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3610
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mazie K. Hirono

Mazie K. Hirono

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (1)
Brian Schatz (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3610: Parity for Native Hawaiian Veterans Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted