Parity for Native Hawaiian Veterans Act of 2024
This bill modifies two key VA programs to improve benefits for Native Hawaiian veterans. First, it updates housing loan eligibility by aligning the definition of "Native Hawaiian" with the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act (42 U.S.C. 11711), ensuring they qualify for the same direct housing loans as Native American veterans. Second, it requires the VA to reimburse Native Hawaiian health care systems for veteran care provided through their networks (including referred or purchased care), and exempts Native Hawaiian veterans from cost-sharing under VA medical programs. These changes directly affect Native Hawaiian veterans and the health systems serving them by expanding access to housing and healthcare benefits.
Bill status
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Introduction
May 2024
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Floor Vote
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Introduced May 23, 2024
Last action Jul 23, 2024
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Committee
3
Jul 23, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
Jul 23, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
lower
May 23, 2024
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
lower
May 23, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jill N. Tokuda
DDemocratic
Co
Ed Case
DDemocratic
Co
Gregory F. Murphy
RRepublican
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