BLUE Pacific Act

House Bill

H.R. 562

119th Congress

BLUE Pacific Act

In Committee

Introduced:May 20, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Ed Case

Representative

Democratic

HI-1

Cosponsors

34

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

The BLUE Pacific Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to allow members of Congress to use VA facilities to meet with their constituents. This would make it easier for veterans to connect with their elected representatives and access the services and support they need.

Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 794.

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BLUE Pacific Act

The BLUE Pacific Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to allow members of Congress to use VA facilities to meet with their constituents. This would make it easier for veterans to connect with their elected representatives and access the se

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The BLUE Pacific Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to allow members of Congress to use VA facilities to meet with their constituents. This would make it easier for veterans to connect with their elected representatives and access the services and support they need.

Bill Number: 562
Sponsor: Ed Case (D-HI)
Introduced: 5/20/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security

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Fact Sheet

Title: BLUE Pacific Act
Bill Number: 562
Sponsor: Ed Case (D-HI)
Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources
Introduced: 5/20/2025
Summary: The BLUE Pacific Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to allow members of Congress to use VA facilities to meet with their constituents. This would make it easier for veterans to connect with their elected representatives and access the services and support they need.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The BLUE Pacific Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to allow members of Congress to use VA facilities to meet with their constituents. This would make it easier for veterans to connect with their elected representatives and access the services and support they need.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Improving Veterans Access to Congressional Services Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to permit a Member of Congress (upon request) to use a VA facility to meet with constituents. The VA and the General Services Administration must jointly identify available spaces in VA facilities for such purposes. The VA must prescribe regulations regarding such use of a VA facility by a Member of Congress.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill requires the VA to permit members of Congress to use VA facilities to meet with constituents upon request.
The VA and General Services Administration must identify available spaces in VA facilities that can be used for these meetings.
The VA must create regulations to govern the use of their facilities by members of Congress.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would benefit veterans by making it more convenient for them to meet with their congressional representatives. This could lead to better access to VA services and more effective advocacy for veterans' needs. The bill would also benefit members of Congress by providing them with dedicated spaces to engage with their constituents.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory procedures

Department of Veterans Affairs

Elections, voting, political campaign regulation

Government buildings, facilities, and property

Members of Congress

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

562, 119th Congress (2025). "BLUE Pacific Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-562

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