Bill · H.R. 2083· House(119-HR-2083)
Veterans First Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/11/2025
- Last activity
- 3/11/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
- Sponsored by
- David Taylor
- Cosponsors
- - 12 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Veterans First Act of 2025," seeks to move funds between federal agencies. It proposes to permanently rescind $2,000,000,000 from the unobligated balance of the United States Agency for International Development. That same $2,000,000,000 would then be appropriated to the Department of Veterans Affairs. The new funds are intended for grants to help States acquire or build nursing homes and domiciliary facilities. It also covers remodeling or altering existing facilities to provide care for veterans.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+8
Provides significant new funding for the construction and renovation of veteran-specific residential care facilities.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+7
The bill funds nursing homes and domiciliary facilities which are critical for aging populations, specifically veterans.
Would retired people be better off under this?+7
Improves infrastructure for nursing homes which is a key concern for retirees and elderly care.
The opposite
Does this send more money or help to other countries?-7
The bill permanently rescinds $2 billion that was previously allocated to USAID, reducing available international development funds.
Would immigrants be better off under this?-5
The reduction in USAID funding may negatively impact international assistance programs often linked to immigrant drivers.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Veteran Care Facilities: The bill appropriates $2,000,000,000 to the Department of Veterans Affairs to help States acquire, construct, or remodel nursing homes and domiciliary facilities (Section 2, subsection b). This could benefit veterans by providing better or new locations to receive care.
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Long-term Funding Availability: The appropriated funds are designated to remain available until they are expended (Section 2, subsection b). This provides a sustained way to fund the construction and modification of facilities for veterans.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Reduction in International Development Funds: The bill permanently rescinds $2,000,000,000 from the unobligated balance of the United States Agency for International Development (Section 2, subsection a). This represents a removal of funds originally made available to that agency.
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+8Good For Retirees+7Good For Seniors+7Good For Immigrants-5
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+7
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+7Increases Foreign Aid-7
- 6/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/31/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/14/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/11/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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Mike FloodRepublican · Nebraska
Brad FinstadRepublican · Minnesota
Russell FryRepublican · South Carolina
Wesley HuntRepublican · Texas
Pat HarriganRepublican · North Carolina
Nick LaLotaRepublican · New York
Barry MooreRepublican · Alabama
Jay ObernolteRepublican · California
Robert OnderRepublican · Missouri
Michael TurnerRepublican · Ohio
Tony WiedRepublican · Wisconsin