HR 8562 United States House · 118th Congress

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.
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May 2024
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Introduced May 23, 2024 Last action Jul 23, 2024
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Jul 23, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Jul 23, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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May 23, 2024
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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May 23, 2024
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