Bills · HR 2642
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2642Armed Forces and National Security
Improving Veterans Access to Congressional Services Act of 2025
INTRO APR 3· LAST ACTION MAY 9
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to improve how citizens, particularly veterans, can connect with their federal lawmakers. If it becomes law, Members of Congress could more easily hold office hours or individual meetings within VA facilities, offering a potentially more accessible and convenient location for veterans who may face mobility challenges or rely on VA services.
This could lead to veterans having more direct opportunities to voice concerns, seek assistance with federal benefits, or learn about government programs in a familiar setting. Without this bill, Members of Congress generally meet constituents in their private district offices or other public spaces, which might not be as convenient or accessible for many veterans, potentially making it harder for their voices to be heard directly by their representatives.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the VA to permit Members of Congress to use VA facilities for constituent meetings upon request.
This directly opens VA facilities as a new venue for legislative outreach, potentially increasing access for veterans.
PROVISION 02
Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish regulations for facility use within 90 days of the bill's enactment.
These regulations will define the practical terms, conditions, and limitations for how Members of Congress can use VA spaces.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that spaces provided must be available during normal business hours, visible, accessible, and require rent payment by the Member.
This ensures fairness, transparency in resource use, and operational consistency with other federal office spaces.
PROVISION 04
Prohibits political campaigning, activities that interfere with VA operations, and use during the 60 days before a federal election.
These restrictions are crucial for maintaining the non-political environment of VA facilities and complying with existing ethics laws.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 10
R· Florida
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
44
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 60%
DEM 3 REP 7 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSMAY 9
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
APR 3
Introduced in House
APR 3
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2642
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 3, 2025
Last actionMay 9, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 3, 2025
House BillHR 2642Armed Forces and National Security
Improving Veterans Access to Congressional Services Act of 2025
INTRODUCED APR 3, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 9, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
10
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
