Bill · H.R. 10159· House(119-HR-10159)
To authorize the Secretary of the Army to convey to the State of North Carolina a certain parcel of real property located at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on which the State shall construct a veterans’ State home, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 8/27/2026
- Last activity
- 9/29/2026 — Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186)
- Sponsored by
- Richard Hudson
- Cosponsors
- - 9 - 4
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
What this bill would do
This bill allows the Secretary of the Army to give a specific piece of land at Fort Bragg in North Carolina to the State of North Carolina without charging them for it. The State must use this land to build a veterans' State home under the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. North Carolina is required to pay for or reimburse all costs the Secretary incurs to make this land transfer happen. If the State stops using the property for a veterans' State home, the property can go right back to the United States. The Secretary is also allowed to add extra terms and conditions to protect the interests of the United States.
Yes· 3 of 17
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+9
Directly enables the construction of a state home specifically for veterans' use.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+7
Provides land for the construction of a veterans' state home, improving long-term care options for veterans.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+7
Facilitates the creation of a state home specifically for veterans' use.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 1(a): This provision allows the Secretary of the Army to convey about 20 acres of land at Fort Bragg to North Carolina without charging them, specifically so the State can construct a veterans' State home. This is positive because it provides a dedicated location for a veterans' facility.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 1(c): This provision requires the State of North Carolina to cover all costs or reimburse the Secretary for costs incurred to carry out the land conveyance, including environmental and real estate due diligence and administrative costs. This could be viewed as a negative burden because it forces the State to pay out-of-pocket expenses to complete the transfer.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+9Good For Retirees+6Good For Seniors+6Good For People With Disabilities+4Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Business Owners+1Good For Union Workers+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+7Improves Healthcare Access+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+7
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Improves Economic Growth+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+2Improves Public Land Management+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Reduces Homelessness+2
- Enrolled Bill
The final version, on its way to the President
What changed from Referred in Senate: No change to the wording. Only the printed details that record the bill’s progress, such as the heading and dates, are different.
- 9/29/2026
- Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186)
- Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186)
- 9/15/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- 9/14/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5544)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 10159.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5544-5545)
- Mr. Harrigan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 9/4/2026
- 11 Cosponsors added.
- 9/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/27/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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Alma AdamsDemocrat · North Carolina
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Chuck EdwardsRepublican · North Carolina
Virginia FoxxRepublican · North Carolina
Valerie FousheeDemocrat · North Carolina
Pat HarriganRepublican · North Carolina
Mark HarrisRepublican · North Carolina
Brad KnottRepublican · North Carolina
Gregory MurphyRepublican · North Carolina
Tim MooreRepublican · North Carolina
Addison McDowellRepublican · North Carolina
Deborah RossDemocrat · North Carolina
David RouzerRepublican · North Carolina