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MN HF3502

MN HF3502
National American Indian Veterans grant funding provided, report required, and money appropriated.


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Introduced
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to veterans; requiring a report; appropriating money.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates $150,000 from the general fund to the commissioner of veterans affairs for fiscal year 2027, which will then be granted to the National American Indian Veterans (NAIV), a congressionally chartered organization, to provide services to American Indian veterans residing in Minnesota. These services include peer support and benefits engagement, staffing for Minnesota Native American Veteran Stand Down events (which are events designed to help homeless veterans), culturally informed mental health services, cultural resilience retreats, and veteran transition and reentry support. Additionally, NAIV is required to submit a report by January 15, 2027, to the commissioner of veterans affairs and relevant legislative committees detailing how the grant money was used, including any funds allocated for administrative purposes, and this report must be filed with the Legislative Reference Library.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Veterans and Military Affairs Division (on 02/19/2026)

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