What does Preamble of U.S. Vets of the FAS Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish certain health services to veterans in the Freely Associated States, and for other purposes,' aims to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide specific health services to veterans residing in the Freely Associated States. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on December 11, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of U.S. Vets of the FAS Act do?

This bill is formally titled the U.S. Vets of the FAS Act.

What does REQUIREMENT TO FURNISH CERTAIN HEALTH SERVICES TO VETERANS IN of U.S. Vets of the FAS Act do?

This section requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to work with the governments of the Freely Associated States to enter into agreements. The agreements must include telehealth and mail order pharmacy services for veterans in the Freely Associated States. Outreach to each government should begin within 30 days of the Act's enactment, with agreements finalized within one year. Services required by the agreements should begin within one year of enactment. Section 111(h)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended to require payments if the Secretary exercises authority to make payments. The Secretary must submit quarterly reports to Congress on the implementation of this section and its costs. The reports will detail technical and logistical factors impeding implementation until agreements are finalized and services begin.

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U.S. Vets of the FAS Act

Last updated: 4/16/2026 · Introduced: 12/11/2025

Author: Kimberlyn King-Hinds (R-MP)

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This bill mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish agreements with the governments of the Freely Associated States to provide telehealth and mail-order pharmacy services to veterans residing there.
The bill requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit quarterly reports to Congress detailing the implementation progress and associated costs of providing these services.
The legislation amends existing law to authorize payments by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs when exercising authority to make payments related to veteran health services in the Freely Associated States.

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