To prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from providing health care to, or engaging in claims processing for health care for, any individual unlawfully present in the United States who is not eligible for health care under the laws administered by the Secretary.
This bill would prohibit the Department of Veterans Affairs from providing health care services or processing health insurance claims for individuals who are in the United States illegally and are not otherwise eligible for VA benefits under existing law. The legislation is narrow in scope and does not change eligibility requirements themselves, but rather prevents the VA from delivering services to ineligible undocumented immigrants. The bill affects the Department of Veterans Affairs and any individuals who might seek VA health care services while being unlawfully present in the country. No new funding or timelines are specified in the legislation; it would take effect upon passage and applies existing eligibility standards without modification. The bill was introduced in December 2023 and referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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