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119th Congress·House bill

H.R. 8469: 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.

Passed House Economics and Public Finance
SponsorRep. John CarterRepublican, TX
IntroducedApr 23, 2026in the House
Latest actionJul 14, 202628 actions
Cosponsors01 recorded vote

Where the bill stands

Passed House
  1. Introduced Apr 23, 2026
  2. Committee Done
  3. Passed House May 15, 2026
  4. Passed Senate Next
  5. To President Not yet
  6. Law Not yet

Latest action, Jul 14, 2026Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 455.

Summary

Library of Congress, Apr 23, 2026

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;

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- 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.

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Votes

1 recorded
On Passage Passed
House roll call 175, May 15, 2026
Yea 400 Nay 15 Not voting 15
R 210 / 0
D 189 / 15
I 1 / 0

Actions

28 total
  1. Jul 14, 2026SenateRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 455.
  2. Jul 13, 2026SenateRead the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
  3. May 20, 2026SenateReceived in the Senate.
  4. May 15, 2026HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. May 15, 2026HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 400 - 15 (Roll no. 175).
  6. May 15, 2026HouseThe House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
  7. May 15, 2026HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  8. May 15, 2026HouseThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8469.
All 28 actions
  1. May 15, 2026HouseDEBATE - 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.
  2. May 15, 2026HouseDEBATE - 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.
  3. May 15, 2026HouseDEBATE - 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.
  4. May 15, 2026HouseThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
  5. May 15, 2026HouseConsidered as unfinished business.
  6. May 14, 2026HouseCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8469 as unfinished business.
  7. May 14, 2026HouseOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
  8. May 14, 2026HouseMr. Carter (TX) moved that the committee rise.
  9. May 14, 2026HouseDEBATE - 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.
  10. May 14, 2026HouseDEBATE - 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.
  11. May 14, 2026HouseDEBATE - 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.
  12. May 14, 2026HouseGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8469.
  13. May 14, 2026HouseThe Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Fine to act as Chairman of the Committee.
  14. May 14, 2026HouseHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1275 and Rule XVIII.
  15. May 14, 2026HouseRule 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.
  16. May 14, 2026HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1275.
  17. May 13, 2026HouseRule H. Res. 1275 passed House.
  18. May 12, 2026HouseRules 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.
  19. Apr 23, 2026HouseThe House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-622, by Mr. Carter (TX).
  20. Apr 23, 2026HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 539.

Committees

1
  • House Appropriations CommitteeReported Original MeasureReported Original Measure, Apr 23, 2026

Sponsor and cosponsors

0 cosponsors
  • Rep. John Carter (R-TX-31)Sponsor, Apr 23, 2026

Text versions

3

Amendments

6
  • H.Amdt. 219May 15, 2026Amendment sought to redirect $481,832,000 from the NATO Security Investment Program account to the Military Construction, Defense-Wide account.On agreeing to the Steube amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 80 - 333 (Roll no. 174). (consideration: CR H3538-3540; text: CR H3538)
  • H.Amdt. 218May 15, 2026An amendment numbered 49 printed in Part B of House Report 119-648 to prohibit funds from being used to close the Port Charlotte VA Clinic in Port Charlotte, FL.On agreeing to the Steube amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H3538; text: CR H3538)
  • H.Amdt. 217May 15, 2026An amendment numbered 29 printed in Part B of House Report 119-648 to increase and decrease Veterans Health Administration, Medical Services, by $1 million for furnishing Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) therapy to personnel who elect to receive the treatment.On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H3537-3538; text: CR H3537)
  • H.Amdt. 216May 14, 2026An amendment numbered 23 printed in Part B of House Report 119-648 to prohibit funds appropriated to the Department of Veterans Affairs from being used to enforce provisions of VHA Directive 1315 that restrict VA providers from assisting veterans with participation in State-approved marijuana programs.On agreeing to the Mast amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 215May 14, 2026An amendment numbered 10 printed in Part B of House Report 119-648 to increase and decrease funding by $45 million for the Medical and Prosthetic Research account at the Department of Veterans Affairs to emphasize the importance of the Department's research on areas benefiting veterans such as oncology, traumatic brain injury care, psychedelic therapies, and assistive devices.On agreeing to the Correa amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 214May 14, 2026An amendment comprised of the following amendments printed in Part B of House Report 119-648 as en bloc: Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 47, 48, and 51.On agreeing to the Carter (TX) amendments (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.

Cost estimates and reports

  • Committee report H. Rept. 119-622

Titles

2
Short titles
  • Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027Short Titles for portions of this bill from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill text
Official titles
  • 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.Official Title as Introduced

Subjects

60
Policy area
Economics and Public Finance
Legislative 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 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
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  • H.Res. 1275 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5625) to direct the Attorney General to make publicly available a list of each State and unit of local government that permits cashless bail, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6260) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit fraud in connection with posting bail; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8365) to provide for conditions on the appointment of monitors by courts, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 96) expressing support for law enforcement officers; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8469) 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.

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