VA Tribal Committee Meets in Honolulu to Discuss Veteran Health Programs
Published Date: 7/10/2025
Notice
Summary
The Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs will meet in Honolulu from September 3-5, 2025, to discuss important topics affecting Native American and Native Hawaiian veterans. They’ll review health programs, housing loans, and cultural sites, and invite public comments. This meeting helps shape VA services and policies that impact tribal communities, with no direct cost changes announced but plenty of opportunities to get involved.
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Public Comment Opportunity and Deadlines
You can attend the VA Advisory Committee meeting in person in Honolulu or join virtually on Microsoft Teams for sessions on September 3–5, 2025 (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. HST). If you want to speak during the public comment period on September 5, 2025 from 9:05 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. HST, submit a 1–2 page summary of comments no later than August 15, 2025 and/or send written statements to Veronica Duncan at the provided email or phone number.
VA Health Programs Under Review
The committee will review Veterans Health Administration topics including suicide prevention, behavioral health, homelessness, and site visits such as Waianae Health Center during the September 3–5, 2025 meeting in Honolulu. Native American and Native Hawaiian veterans and organizations have a forum to raise issues about these health services to the Secretary through the Committee.
Native American Direct Loan Program Discussed
The agenda includes the VBA Native American Direct Loan Program and related housing topics during the September 3–5, 2025 meeting in Honolulu. Tribal veterans and organizations can present views during the meeting or via written submission to inform VA policy on these housing loan programs.
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