The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 3400, the Territorial Response and Access to Veterans’ Essential Lifecare Act, or TRAVEL Act of 2025 — the first bill introduced by CNMI Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds.
“This is a win for our veterans in the Marianas and throughout the territories,” King-Hinds said in a statement. “They served our nation with honor. They deserve access to care without having to fly thousands of miles to receive it.”
The TRAVEL Act aims to improve access to specialized medical care for veterans in the CNMI and other remote U.S. territories. It authorizes the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to assign VA physicians and specialists to underserved areas — including the Marianas — for up to one year. These providers will receive travel bonuses and help fill critical gaps in healthcare delivery across the Pacific and other territories.
