Improving Veterans Access to Congressional Services Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 3205

119th Congress

Improving Veterans Access to Congressional Services Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 19, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Tim Sheehy

R - MT

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

The Improving Veterans Access to Congressional Services Act allows Members of Congress to use space in VA facilities to meet with veteran constituents. The bill requires the Secretary to identify available spaces and sets rental rates comparable to GSA rates, while prohibiting campaign activities, photography of patients without consent, and facility use within 60 days of an election.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Improving Veterans Access to Congressional Services Act allows Members of Congress to use space in VA facilities to meet with veteran constituents. The bill requires the Secretary to identify available spaces and sets rental rates comparable to GSA rates, while prohibiting campaign activities, photography of patients without consent, and facility use within 60 days of an election.

Last updated: 12/27/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Allows Members of Congress to rent space in VA facilities for constituent meetings
Rental rates set similar to GSA rates for office space in the area
Prohibits campaign activities and political photography at VA facilities
Members cannot use facilities within 60 days before elections
Must not interfere with normal VA operations or patient care

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Veterans would have easier access to meet with their Congressional representatives at familiar VA locations. Members of Congress serving rural areas would gain constituent service locations near VA facilities. The VA would receive rental income from Congressional office use.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3205, 119th Congress (2025). "Improving Veterans Access to Congressional Services Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3205