The U.S. Vets of the FAS Act (H.R. 6652) is a bill introduced in December 2025 by Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds. It aims to provide U.S. veterans residing in the Freely Associated States (FAS)—which include the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau—with access to certain health services. Specifically, the bill mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to: 1) establish agreements with FAS governments to deliver health services to veterans; 2) offer telehealth services and mail-order pharmacy options to these veterans; and 3) provide travel reimbursements for veterans traveling to receive medical care. The bill sets specific timelines for initiating outreach, finalizing agreements, and commencing services, with the goal of improving healthcare access for veterans in these regions.
Supporters of the U.S. Vets of the FAS Act commend the bill for addressing longstanding healthcare access issues faced by U.S. veterans residing in the Freely Associated States. By facilitating telehealth services and mail-order pharmacies, the legislation is seen as a significant step toward ensuring that these veterans receive the medical care they deserve, despite geographical challenges. Advocates highlight the bill's potential to strengthen the U.S.'s commitment to its veterans and reinforce diplomatic ties with the FAS nations.
Critics of the U.S. Vets of the FAS Act express concerns about the feasibility and cost of implementing the proposed healthcare services in the Freely Associated States. They question whether the Department of Veterans Affairs has the resources and infrastructure to effectively deliver telehealth and mail-order pharmacy services in these remote regions. Additionally, some argue that the bill may set a precedent for extending VA services beyond U.S. territories, potentially leading to further obligations and expenses.
The bill H.R. 6652: U.S. Vets of the FAS Act, sponsored by Kimberlyn King-Hinds, shows no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor's top donor industries. This indicates a low risk of conflicts of interest. The lobbying activity in this bill's policy area does not show any direct connections to the sponsor's top donor industries either. The disclosed lobbying amounts total to $51,000, but none of these amounts are directly linked to Kimberlyn King-Hinds or her top donors. Therefore, based on the available data, there is no evidence of a money trail or potential conflicts of interest.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MARVELL TECHNOLOGY, INC. | CLARK STREET ASSOCIATES | $30,000 |
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE | LXR GROUP | $25,000 |
| BMWED/BRS/SMART-MD/PASSENGER RAIL/NCFOBJ | MOONEY, GREEN, SAINDON, MURPHY & WELCH, P.C. | $16,000 |
| YELLOWSTONE TO YUKON CONSERVATION INITIATIVE | MICHAEL POWELSON | $11,000 |
| HEALTHY MARKETS ASSOCIATION | LXR GROUP | $10,000 |
| UNIAO DA INDUSTRIA DE CANA-DE-AUCAR E BIOENERGIA (UNICA) | BARRAL M JORGE CONSULTORES ASSOCIADOS LTDA | $10,000 |
| CONFEDERACAO NACIONAL DAS INSTITUICOES FINANCEIRAS | BARRAL M JORGE CONSULTORES ASSOCIADOS LTDA | $10,000 |
| NATL ASSC OF STATE DIRECTORS OF CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION | NATL ASSC OF STATE DIRECTORS OF CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION | undisclosed |
| BRAZILIAN AVOCADO COMMISSION | FEDERAL STRATEGIES GROUP, INC. | undisclosed |
| SAAGA | FEDERAL STRATEGIES GROUP, INC. | undisclosed |
| UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO | STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO | undisclosed |
| THE GREAT PLAINS INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, INC. | KOUNTOUPES DENHAM CARR & REID, LLC | undisclosed |
| CLOUDTRUCKS | INVARIANT LLC | undisclosed |
| LOS ANGELES CLEANTECH INCUBATOR | INVARIANT LLC | undisclosed |
| THE SCIENCE COALITION | FORBES-TATE | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
