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.
- Bill Number
- H.R. 8469
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Economics and Public Finance
- Status
- Passed House
- Latest Action
- 2026-05-20: Received in the Senate.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-11T23:41:32Z
AI-Generated Summary
Summary of H.R. 8469
Purpose This legislation provides funding for military construction projects by the Department of Defense, benefits and healthcare programs administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and operations of related agencies. It covers the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, with some funds available through later years for long-term projects.
Key Provisions
- Military Construction (Title I): Allocates funds for building and maintaining facilities across Army, Navy and Marine Corps, Air Force, National Guard, Reserves, and defense-wide activities. Specific amounts support new construction, planning, design, and family housing. Additional funds target resilience, child care centers, barracks, and demolition.
- Department of Veterans Affairs (Title II): Funds compensation and pensions for veterans, readjustment benefits, medical services and community care, research, construction of medical facilities, and the Cost of War Toxic Exposures Fund. Includes support for benefits administration, information technology, and grants to states for veterans' homes and cemeteries.
- Related Agencies (Title III): Provides funding for the American Battle Monuments Commission, the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, Arlington National Cemetery maintenance, and the Armed Forces Retirement Home.
- Administrative and General Provisions (Titles I–IV): Establishes rules for fund transfers, notifications to Congress, restrictions on certain contracts or projects, and requirements for reports on spending and performance. Includes limits on overseas construction, steel procurement preferences, and protections for specific programs like suicide prevention hotlines.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Rescinds portions of prior-year appropriations for certain Veterans Affairs accounts while providing new funding streams.
- Extends or modifies authorities for fund transfers between accounts, such as between medical services and construction funds.
- Introduces new restrictions, including prohibitions on using funds for Guantanamo Bay facility changes or certain animal research without approvals.
- Adds requirements for expenditure plans and quarterly reports on projects and performance metrics.
Potential Impacts
- Supports ongoing military infrastructure upgrades and veterans' access to healthcare and benefits, potentially improving service delivery for military personnel and former service members.
- Affects government agencies by directing resources to specific priorities like toxic exposure care and facility resilience.
- May influence international relations through continued U.S. contributions to NATO security investments and restrictions on certain overseas projects.
- Could lead to more oversight and reporting requirements for agencies managing these funds.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Department of Defense and its military branches, including National Guard and Reserve components.
- Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans receiving benefits or care, and state governments operating veterans' facilities.
- Contractors involved in construction and related services.
- Related entities such as the American Battle Monuments Commission and the Armed Forces Retirement Home.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Emphasizes congressional oversight through mandatory notifications, approvals for transfers, and detailed reporting on expenditures and project progress.
- Includes specific limitations on executive actions, such as restrictions on closing certain facilities or altering staffing levels without justification.
- Addresses constitutional concerns around property rights and unfunded mandates by prohibiting use of funds for non-compliant activities.
- Maintains separation of powers by requiring agency heads to seek congressional approval for certain reallocations of appropriated funds.
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Sponsor
Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31]
Recent Actions
- 2026-05-20: Received in the Senate.
- 2026-05-15: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-05-15: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 400 - 15 (Roll no. 175). (Roll call 175)
- 2026-05-15: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 400 - 15 (Roll no. 175). (Roll call 175)
- 2026-05-15: The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
- 2026-05-15: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- 2026-05-15: The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8469.
- 2026-05-15: 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.
- 2026-05-15: 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.
- 2026-05-15: 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.
- 2026-05-15: The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
- 2026-05-15: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3537-3541)
- 2026-05-14: Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8469 as unfinished business.
- 2026-05-14: On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
- 2026-05-14: Mr. Carter (TX) moved that the committee rise.
Bill Versions
- Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 — issued 2026-05-15 — PDF (96 pages)
- Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 — issued 2026-04-23 — PDF (92 pages)