Bill · H.R. 7489· House(119-HR-7489)
Georgetown VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic Authorization Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 2/11/2026
- Last activity
- 3/2/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Sponsored by
- John Carter
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Georgetown VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic Authorization Act of 2026'', aims to authorize a new medical project. It specifically allows for the construction of a community-based outpatient clinic in Georgetown, Texas. This project is designated as a major medical facility project for the Department of Veterans Affairs. The authorization is set for fiscal year 2027. The bill also provides for the appropriation of funds to complete this construction.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this help veterans get medical care?+8
The bill authorizes the construction of a new community-based outpatient clinic to serve veterans in Georgetown, Texas.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+8
The bill directly funds a new healthcare facility specifically for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+7
The bill provides for new medical infrastructure to support veteran healthcare needs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Construction of a new clinic: This provision allows for the creation of a community-based outpatient clinic in Georgetown, Texas, which serves as a major medical facility project (Section 2, subsection a).
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Funding for the project: The bill authorizes up to $96,448,066 to be appropriated for the construction of the clinic in fiscal year 2027 or the year funds are appropriated (Section 2, subsection a and b).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+8Improves Healthcare Access+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+8Good For Rural Residents+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+7
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+3
- 3/2/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2/11/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in House