Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
This bill appropriates funds for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. It outlines specific allocations for infrastructure, veteran benefits, healthcare, and operational expenses across these critical government functions. Significant appropriations are made for military construction across all branches, including the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, Air Force, Defense-Wide, National Guard, and Reserves, with funds generally available until September 30, 2031. This section also funds the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program and the Department of Defense Base Closure Account. The bill allocates funds for family housing construction and operation and maintenance for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force. It also includes appropriations for the Family Housing Improvement Fund and the Military Unaccompanied Housing Improvement Fund. Appropriations cover core veteran benefits such as Compensation and Pensions, Readjustment Benefits, and Veterans Insurance and Indemnities. Funding is also provided for various loan programs, including Veterans Housing, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Native American Veteran Housing, alongside general operating expenses for the Veterans Benefits Administration. Substantial amounts are allocated for Veterans Health Administration's Medical Services, Medical Community Care, Medical Support and Compliance, and Medical Facilities, with multi-year availability for some funds. Key provisions prioritize care for service-connected disabilities and lower-income veterans, and ensure funding for female veterans' prosthetics. The bill funds Medical and Prosthetic Research, specifically emphasizing female veterans' health and toxic exposure research. A significant additional amount is provided for the Cost of War Toxic Exposures Fund to support health care and benefits related to environmental hazards. Funding is provided for the National Cemetery Administration, General Administration, Board of Veterans Appeals, and Information Technology Systems, including pay, operations, and development. A major allocation supports the Veterans Electronic Health Record system, with conditional release of funds tied to detailed reporting and performance metrics. The bill appropriates funds for both major and minor construction projects for VA facilities, setting deadlines for contract obligations. It also provides grants to states for the construction of extended care facilities and veterans cemeteries. Administrative provisions include transfer authorities, restrictions on certain animal research, and a mandate to discontinue using Social Security numbers for authentication in most VA information systems by September 30, 2027. Directives ensure adequate staffing, protect the Veterans Crisis Line, prohibit facility closures without impact analysis, and allocate specific funding for gender-specific care, suicide prevention, caregiver support, homelessness, telehealth, opioid programs, and intimate partner violence assistance. Finally, the bill funds related agencies such as the American Battle Monuments Commission, the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, and the Armed Forces Retirement Home. General provisions include prohibitions on using funds for pornography, first-class travel, influencing Congress, and housing Guantanamo Bay detainees in the U.S.
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Timeline
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 539.
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-622, by Mr. Carter (TX).
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1275 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, H. Con. Res. 96 and H.R. 8469. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, and H.Con.Res. 96 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8469 under a structured rule. The resolution makes in order one motion to recommit on each bill.
Rule H. Res. 1275 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1275.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1275. (consideration: CR H3486-3505; text: CR H3490-3500)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, H. Con. Res. 96 and H.R. 8469. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, and H.Con.Res. 96 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8469 under a structured rule. The resolution makes in order one motion to recommit on each bill.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1275 and Rule XVIII.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Fine to act as Chairman of the Committee.
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8469.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Carter (TX) amendment en bloc.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Correa amendment No. 10.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mast amendment No. 23.
Mr. Carter (TX) moved that the committee rise.
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8469 as unfinished business.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3537-3541)
Considered as unfinished business.
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 29.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Steube amendment No. 49.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Steube amendment No. 50.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 539.
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-622, by Mr. Carter (TX).
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1275 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, H. Con. Res. 96 and H.R. 8469. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, and H.Con.Res. 96 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8469 under a structured rule. The resolution makes in order one motion to recommit on each bill.
Rule H. Res. 1275 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1275.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1275. (consideration: CR H3486-3505; text: CR H3490-3500)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, H. Con. Res. 96 and H.R. 8469. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, and H.Con.Res. 96 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8469 under a structured rule. The resolution makes in order one motion to recommit on each bill.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1275 and Rule XVIII.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Fine to act as Chairman of the Committee.
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8469.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Carter (TX) amendment en bloc.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Correa amendment No. 10.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mast amendment No. 23.
Mr. Carter (TX) moved that the committee rise.
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8469 as unfinished business.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3537-3541)
Considered as unfinished business.
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 29.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Steube amendment No. 49.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Steube amendment No. 50.
Administrative remediesAlaskaAlaska Natives and HawaiiansAlliancesAmerican Battle Monuments CommissionAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsAppropriationsArmed Forces Retirement HomeBuilding constructionCaliforniaCemeteries and funeralsCollective securityComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightCurrencyDepartment of DefenseDepartment of Veterans AffairsDisability and paralysisDisability assistanceDistrict of ColumbiaDomestic violence and child abuseDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmergency communications systemsEmployment and training programsEnvironmental healthEuropeExecutive agency funding and structureFamily planning and birth controlGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHousing and community development fundingIndian social and development programsInternational organizations and cooperationInternet, web applications, social mediaLife, casualty, property insuranceLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedical researchMental healthMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary personnel and dependentsMississippiNational Guard and reservesNeurological disordersResearch administration and fundingSex and reproductive healthSpecialized courtsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensationWomen's health
Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
USA119th CongressHR-8469| House
| Updated: 5/20/2026
This bill appropriates funds for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. It outlines specific allocations for infrastructure, veteran benefits, healthcare, and operational expenses across these critical government functions. Significant appropriations are made for military construction across all branches, including the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, Air Force, Defense-Wide, National Guard, and Reserves, with funds generally available until September 30, 2031. This section also funds the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program and the Department of Defense Base Closure Account. The bill allocates funds for family housing construction and operation and maintenance for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force. It also includes appropriations for the Family Housing Improvement Fund and the Military Unaccompanied Housing Improvement Fund. Appropriations cover core veteran benefits such as Compensation and Pensions, Readjustment Benefits, and Veterans Insurance and Indemnities. Funding is also provided for various loan programs, including Veterans Housing, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Native American Veteran Housing, alongside general operating expenses for the Veterans Benefits Administration. Substantial amounts are allocated for Veterans Health Administration's Medical Services, Medical Community Care, Medical Support and Compliance, and Medical Facilities, with multi-year availability for some funds. Key provisions prioritize care for service-connected disabilities and lower-income veterans, and ensure funding for female veterans' prosthetics. The bill funds Medical and Prosthetic Research, specifically emphasizing female veterans' health and toxic exposure research. A significant additional amount is provided for the Cost of War Toxic Exposures Fund to support health care and benefits related to environmental hazards. Funding is provided for the National Cemetery Administration, General Administration, Board of Veterans Appeals, and Information Technology Systems, including pay, operations, and development. A major allocation supports the Veterans Electronic Health Record system, with conditional release of funds tied to detailed reporting and performance metrics. The bill appropriates funds for both major and minor construction projects for VA facilities, setting deadlines for contract obligations. It also provides grants to states for the construction of extended care facilities and veterans cemeteries. Administrative provisions include transfer authorities, restrictions on certain animal research, and a mandate to discontinue using Social Security numbers for authentication in most VA information systems by September 30, 2027. Directives ensure adequate staffing, protect the Veterans Crisis Line, prohibit facility closures without impact analysis, and allocate specific funding for gender-specific care, suicide prevention, caregiver support, homelessness, telehealth, opioid programs, and intimate partner violence assistance. Finally, the bill funds related agencies such as the American Battle Monuments Commission, the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, and the Armed Forces Retirement Home. General provisions include prohibitions on using funds for pornography, first-class travel, influencing Congress, and housing Guantanamo Bay detainees in the U.S.
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Timeline
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 539.
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-622, by Mr. Carter (TX).
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1275 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, H. Con. Res. 96 and H.R. 8469. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, and H.Con.Res. 96 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8469 under a structured rule. The resolution makes in order one motion to recommit on each bill.
Rule H. Res. 1275 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1275.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1275. (consideration: CR H3486-3505; text: CR H3490-3500)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, H. Con. Res. 96 and H.R. 8469. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, and H.Con.Res. 96 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8469 under a structured rule. The resolution makes in order one motion to recommit on each bill.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1275 and Rule XVIII.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Fine to act as Chairman of the Committee.
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8469.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Carter (TX) amendment en bloc.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Correa amendment No. 10.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mast amendment No. 23.
Mr. Carter (TX) moved that the committee rise.
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8469 as unfinished business.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3537-3541)
Considered as unfinished business.
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 29.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Steube amendment No. 49.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Steube amendment No. 50.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 539.
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-622, by Mr. Carter (TX).
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1275 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, H. Con. Res. 96 and H.R. 8469. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, and H.Con.Res. 96 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8469 under a structured rule. The resolution makes in order one motion to recommit on each bill.
Rule H. Res. 1275 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1275.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1275. (consideration: CR H3486-3505; text: CR H3490-3500)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, H. Con. Res. 96 and H.R. 8469. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, and H.Con.Res. 96 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8469 under a structured rule. The resolution makes in order one motion to recommit on each bill.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1275 and Rule XVIII.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Fine to act as Chairman of the Committee.
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8469.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Carter (TX) amendment en bloc.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Correa amendment No. 10.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mast amendment No. 23.
Mr. Carter (TX) moved that the committee rise.
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8469 as unfinished business.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3537-3541)
Considered as unfinished business.
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 29.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Steube amendment No. 49.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Steube amendment No. 50.
Administrative remediesAlaskaAlaska Natives and HawaiiansAlliancesAmerican Battle Monuments CommissionAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsAppropriationsArmed Forces Retirement HomeBuilding constructionCaliforniaCemeteries and funeralsCollective securityComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightCurrencyDepartment of DefenseDepartment of Veterans AffairsDisability and paralysisDisability assistanceDistrict of ColumbiaDomestic violence and child abuseDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmergency communications systemsEmployment and training programsEnvironmental healthEuropeExecutive agency funding and structureFamily planning and birth controlGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHousing and community development fundingIndian social and development programsInternational organizations and cooperationInternet, web applications, social mediaLife, casualty, property insuranceLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedical researchMental healthMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary personnel and dependentsMississippiNational Guard and reservesNeurological disordersResearch administration and fundingSex and reproductive healthSpecialized courtsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensationWomen's health