HR 8562
Parity for Native Hawaiian Veterans Act of 2024
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This bill aims to extend benefits and parity to Native Hawaiian veterans by aligning the Department of Veterans Affairs’ housing loan and medical care programs with those available to Native American veterans. Specifically, it modifies the definition of ‘Native American’ to include ‘Native Hawaiian,’ ensuring that Native Hawaiian veterans receive the same level of support. The bill also establishes a reimbursement system for Native Hawaiian health care systems providing care to eligible veterans, regardless of how that care is delivered.
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