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H.R. 8469119th CongressINTRODUCEDREPUBLICAN

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 Apr 23, 2026John R. Carter (R-TX)Source

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. 

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Legislative Journey

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Floor
  4. Passed Chamber 1
  5. Passed Chamber 2
  6. Signed
May 20, 2026

Received in the Senate.

Senate
May 15, 2026

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

House
May 15, 2026

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 400 - 15 (Roll no. 175).

House
May 15, 2026

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 400 - 15 (Roll no. 175).

May 15, 2026

The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

House
May 15, 2026

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

House
May 15, 2026

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8469.

House
May 15, 2026

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.

House
May 15, 2026

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.

House
May 15, 2026

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.

House
May 15, 2026

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

House
May 15, 2026

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3537-3541)

House
May 14, 2026

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8469 as unfinished business.

House
May 14, 2026

On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

House
May 14, 2026

Mr. Carter (TX) moved that the committee rise.

House
May 14, 2026

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.

House
May 14, 2026

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.

House
May 14, 2026

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.

House
May 14, 2026

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8469.

House
May 14, 2026

The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Fine to act as Chairman of the Committee.

House
May 14, 2026

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1275 and Rule XVIII.

House
May 14, 2026

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
May 14, 2026

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1275. (consideration: CR H3486-3505; text: CR H3490-3500)

House
May 13, 2026

Rule H. Res. 1275 passed House.

House
May 12, 2026

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.

House
Apr 23, 2026

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 539.

House
Apr 23, 2026

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

House
Apr 23, 2026

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