Veterans First Act of 2025
United States119th CongressHR-2083House of Representatives
Updated: Mar 11, 2025
Summary
This bill proposes to redirect significant federal funding to support veterans' care facilities by permanently rescinding $2 billion from the unobligated balance of amounts previously made available to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). This substantial sum would be reallocated to address domestic needs. The rescinded funds would then be appropriated to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) , to remain available until expended. This appropriation is specifically designated for grants to assist States in the acquisition, construction, remodeling, modification, or alteration of State nursing home and domiciliary facilities. These funds aim to improve infrastructure for furnishing care to veterans within State homes.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
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