This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide telehealth services, mail-order pharmacy benefits, and travel reimbursements to veterans living in the Freely Associated States, which include the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau. The VA must begin offering these services within one year of the bill's enactment and is required to submit quarterly reports to Congress on implementation progress and costs. The legislation affects veterans who live in these Pacific island nations that have special political relationships with the United States but are often underserved by VA programs due to their remote locations. The bill also includes a minor provision extending certain pension payment limits from January 31, 2033, to March 31, 2033. The Senate passed this legislation on December 17, 2025, and it now awaits consideration in the House of Representatives.
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