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Military construction and veterans’ services funding

H.R. 8469 · House bill · Introduced April 23, 2026

This bill would provide fiscal year 2027 funding for the military, veterans’ services, and related agencies, with spending requirements and restrictions.

At a glance

Who it affects

  • Military branches, National Guard, and Reserves
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Veterans receiving benefits and health care
  • Related military and veterans’ agencies

Where it stands

Passed the House 400 to 15 on May 15.

How South Carolina voted

Every member voted yes.

Among South Carolina members who cast a vote.

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Lobbying and money

No lobbying reported yet

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What it would do

Written with AI from the official summary by Congress's research office.

How South Carolina voted

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Groups that lobbied on it and gave to SC's members

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No lobbying reported yet. Lobbyists report every three months, about 20 days after each quarter ends. We have January 2025 through September 2026 reports. Newer reports will be added once filed and published.

Official record

Official title, sponsor and status
Official title
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.
Sponsor
Rep. Carter, John R. (R-TX)
Introduced
April 23, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Committees
House Appropriations Committee
Latest action
July 14, 2026 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 455.
Congress.gov ↗
Official summary from the Congressional Research Service

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.

Summary on Congress.gov ↗
Everyone who lobbied on this bill (0 groups)

No lobbying report we have loaded names this bill. That doesn't mean no lobbying took place.

Lobbyists report every three months, about 20 days after each quarter ends. We have January 2025 through September 2026 reports. Newer reports will be added once filed and published. Reports for October through December 2026 are due January 20, 2027.