Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026

This bill, designated as the "Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026," provides comprehensive funding for the upcoming fiscal year across three major divisions of the federal government. It outlines specific appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies; agriculture, rural development, and the Food and Drug Administration; and the legislative branch.

Division A focuses on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies. It allocates substantial funds for military construction projects across all branches of the armed forces, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, and National Guard, as well as for family housing and the NATO Security Investment Program. A significant portion of this division is dedicated to the Department of Veterans Affairs, funding veterans' compensation, pensions, readjustment benefits, and various healthcare services, including a substantial $52.676 billion for the Cost of War Toxic Exposures Fund. It also supports VA medical facilities, information technology systems, and construction projects, alongside funding for the National Cemetery Administration and other related agencies.

Division B addresses Agriculture, Rural Development, the Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies. This section provides appropriations for numerous Department of Agriculture offices and agencies, supporting agricultural research, statistics, marketing, and food safety initiatives. It funds farm production and conservation programs, including the Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service, and allocates resources for rural development in areas such as housing, business, and utilities like water and broadband. Key domestic food programs like child nutrition, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) also receive funding. The Food and Drug Administration is funded for its salaries, expenses, and enforcement activities, with specific directives for areas like e-cigarette regulation.

Division C covers the Legislative Branch, providing appropriations for the operations of the Senate, various joint committees, and the Capitol Police. It funds the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights, the Congressional Budget Office, and the Architect of the Capitol for the maintenance and operation of Capitol facilities, including the Capitol Building, Senate Office Buildings, and the Botanic Garden. The Library of Congress, Copyright Office, Congressional Research Service, and Government Publishing Office also receive allocations. Across all divisions, the bill includes numerous administrative provisions that govern fund transfers, impose spending limitations, establish reporting requirements, and outline specific prohibitions to ensure fiscal responsibility and programmatic oversight.