HR 8469 · 119th CongressIn Committeecongress.gov ↗

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.

What this bill does

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This bill sets aside money for the 2027 fiscal year to pay for military construction projects, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and some related programs. The military construction funding covers building projects for all branches of the armed forces, including the National Guard and Reserves, as well as military family housing and NATO security investments. The bill also funds veterans' benefits, veterans' health care, national cemeteries, and a fund for veterans exposed to toxic substances during war. In addition, it provides money for related programs like the American Battle Monuments Commission, the veterans' appeals court, and the Armed Forces Retirement Home, and it includes rules about how the money can and cannot be spent.

Introduced

April 23, 2026

Policy Area

Economics and Public Finance

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