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H.R. 8469

Introduced

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.

Introduced 4/23/2026•119th Congress•House

Latest Action

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 455.

7/14/2026 • Senate

Summary

Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

This bill provides FY2027 appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and related agencies.

The bill provides appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military construction for

  • the Army;
  • the Navy and Marine Corps;
  • the Air Force;
  • Defense-wide agencies and activities;
  • the Army and Air National Guard; and
  • the Army, Navy, and Air Force Reserves.

The bill also provides appropriations to DOD for

  • the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program;
  • the Base Closure Account;
  • Construction and Operation and Maintenance of Family Housing for the Army, the Navy and Marine Corps, the Air Force, and Defense-wide agencies and activities;
  • the Family Housing Improvement Fund; and
  • the Military Unaccompanied Housing Improvement Fund.

Within the VA budget, the bill provides appropriations for

  • the Veterans Benefits Administration,
  • the Veterans Health Administration,
  • the National Cemetery Administration,
  • Departmental Administration, and
  • the Cost of War Toxic Exposures Fund.

The bill provides appropriations for related agencies and programs, including

  • the American Battle Monuments Commission,
  • the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims,
  • Cemeterial Expenses of the Army, and
  • the Armed Forces Retirement Home.

The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts. 

Introduced in House • 4/23/2026

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Topics & Subjects

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 assistance

Amendments (6)

This bill has 6 amendments proposed or adopted.

View all amendments on Congress.gov

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (1)

Sponsor

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Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31]

Republican • TX-31

Sponsored 4/23/2026

No cosponsors yet

Cosponsors may be added as the bill moves through Congress

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

April 23, 2026

Committee Review

April 23, 2026

The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-622, by Mr. Carter (TX).

Floor Debate

May 14, 2026

Passed Chamber

May 13, 2026

Other Chamber

May 20, 2026

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (3)

Placed on Calendar Senate7/14/2026
Engrossed in House5/15/2026
Reported in House4/23/2026

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors0

Sources and method

· Record updated Sep 19, 2026
  • Congress.govLibrary of Congress
    Status, actions, sponsors, cosponsors, committees and text
    Record updated Sep 19, 2026 · Loaded Nov 1, 2026, 4:07 PM ET
  • CRS bill summaryCongressional Research Service, via Congress.gov
    Official summary
    Summary of the “Introduced in House” version, Apr 23, 2026 · Loaded Nov 1, 2026, 4:07 PM ET
  • House roll-call votesOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
    Roll-call results on this bill
    Latest roll call May 15, 2026 · Loaded Nov 1, 2026, 4:07 PM ET
  • USAspending.govU.S. Department of the Treasury
    Related Federal Spending section
  • FEC filingsFederal Election Commission
    Funding & Lobbying section
  • Lobbying disclosures (LDA)Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House
    Funding & Lobbying section

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