To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into a lease for a Vet Center in Mankato, Minnesota.

# HR 4794 Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill would give the Secretary of Veterans Affairs permission to lease a building in Mankato, Minnesota to establish a Vet Center—a facility that provides counseling, mental health services, and other support to veterans and their families. Currently, there is no such center in Mankato, meaning local veterans must travel to access these VA services. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily benefits veterans living in the Mankato area and surrounding regions of southern Minnesota who need mental health care and readjustment services. It could also benefit their families, who are eligible for some VA support programs.

The bill requires no new funding from Congress—it simply authorizes the VA to enter into a lease agreement. **Current Status** HR 4794 was introduced by Representative Brad Finstad (R-Minnesota) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. Committee review is a standard early step in the legislative process.