Bill · H.R. 8469· House(119-HR-8469)
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
- 4/23/2026
- Last activity
- 7/14/2026 — Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 455.
- Sponsored by
- John Carter
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Awaiting Senate
- On Senate calendar
What this bill would do
This Act provides funding for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. It includes specific money for the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and National Guard for various construction and equipment needs. Additionally, it allocates significant funds for military family housing and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program. For the Department of Veterans Affairs, the bill funds compensation, pensions, medical services, and community care. It also provides money for research, nursing homes, and national cemeteries. Finally, it includes various administrative rules and restrictions on how this money can be spent.
Yes· 3 of 40
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+10
The bill is primarily focused on providing massive funding for veteran healthcare, benefits, housing, and clinic protections.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+10
Allocates immense funding for medical services, community care, toxic exposure treatment, and prevents the closure of clinics like Port Charlotte.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+10
Substantially increases funding for compensation, pensions, healthcare, and removes barriers to state marijuana program assistance.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?-8
Increases spending through billions in appropriations for military construction.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-5
This is an appropriations act that allocates billions of dollars in government spending.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-2
The bill allocates massive appropriations for military and veteran services, increasing government spending.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
- The House: the vote on whether to pass the billPassed 400–15
This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.
05/15/2026 · Roll call 175 · recorded as “On Passage”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Family Housing Support: The bill provides specific funding for the construction and operation of family housing for the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (Title I). This aims to provide better living conditions for military families.
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Veterans Medical Care: Large sums are allocated for inpatient and outpatient care, as well as medical community care for veterans (Title II, Veterans Health Administration). This ensures access to necessary healthcare services.
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Suicide Prevention: The bill provides funding for suicide prevention outreach programs and requires the toll-free suicide hotline to provide immediate assistance from trained professionals (Title II, Section 250 and Section 232).
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Support for Female Veterans: The bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure sufficient funds are available for prosthetics designed specifically for female veterans (Title II, Medical Services) and provides for gender-specific care and programmatic efforts (Title II, Section 250).
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Mental Health and Specialized Care: There is specific funding for the National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and neurology centers of excellence (Title II, Section 250).
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Assisted Reproductive Technology: The bill allows for the use of funds for fertility counseling, treatment using assisted reproductive technology, and adoption reimbursement for covered veterans (Title II, Section 234).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Information Technology: There are strict prohibitions against purchasing certain information technology equipment from entities linked to specific Chinese military or industrial lists (Title II, Section 256), which could limit available options or vendors.
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Limitations on Medical Research: The use of canines, felines, or non-human primates for research is restricted and requires specific, written approval from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Title II, Section 246), which may impact the scope of certain scientific studies.
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Restrictions on Land Purchases: There are limits on the amount of money that can be used for the purchase of land or land easements, preventing payments in excess of 100 percent of the determined value except under very specific circumstances (Title I, Section 105).
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Potential Impact on Medical Services: The bill includes provisions that could prevent the use of funds for certain healthcare treatments if certain conditions are not met, and it sets specific rules for how the Secretary handles the transition of services (Title II, Section s 204, 205, and 254).
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+10Good For People With Disabilities+8Good For Low Income Households+7Good For Women+7Good For Retirees+6Good For Rural Residents+6Good For Seniors+6Good For Children+5Good For Men+5Good For Middle Aged+5Good For Middle Class Households+5Good For Native Americans+5Good For Young Adults+5Good For Business Owners+4Good For Students+4
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+10Improves Mental Health Access+8Improves Healthcare Access+7Improves Opioid Crisis Response+7Increases Research Funding+6Reduces Prescription Drug Costs+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Reduces Homelessness+8Improves Affordable Housing+7Improves Childcare Affordability+6Improves Disability Rights+6Improves Gender Equality+5Improves Freedom Of Speech+4Improves Poverty Reduction+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+5Improves Freedom Of Speech+4Improves Government Transparency+3Increase States Rights+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+5Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+10Improves International Alliances+5Reduces Military Spending-8
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+4Improves Roads And Bridges+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+2Reduces Government Spending-5Reduces National Debt-2Improves Fiscal Responsibility-1
| Updated | Bill | Title | Policy Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 months ago | On agreeing to the Carter (TX) amendments (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. | ||
| 5 months ago | On agreeing to the Correa amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote. | ||
| 5 months ago | On agreeing to the Mast amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote. | ||
| 4 months ago | On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H3537-3538; text: CR H3537) | ||
| 4 months ago | On agreeing to the Steube amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H3538; text: CR H3538) | ||
| 4 months ago | Amendment sought to redirect $481,832,000 from the NATO Security Investment Program account to the Military Construction, Defense-Wide account. |
- 7/14/2026
- Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 455.
- 7/13/2026
- Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
- 5/20/2026
- Received in the Senate.
- 5/15/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 400 - 15 (Roll no. 175).
- On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 400 - 15 (Roll no. 175).
- The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
- The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8469.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
- Considered as unfinished business.
- 5/14/2026
- Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8469 as unfinished business.
- On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
- Mr. Carter (TX) moved that the committee rise.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8469.
- The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Fine to act as Chairman of the Committee.
- House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1275 and Rule XVIII.
- 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.
- Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1275.
- 5/13/2026
- Rule H. Res. 1275 passed House.
- 5/12/2026
- 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.
- 4/23/2026
- The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-622, by Mr. Carter (TX).
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 539.
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