Bill · S. 1846· Senate(119-S-1846)
VA Design-Build Construction Enhancement Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 5/21/2025
- Last activity
- 5/21/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Jim Banks
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The VA Design-Build Construction Enhancement Act of 2025 aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. The bill focuses on establishing specific requirements for using the design-build construction method for Department of Veterans Affairs construction projects. It seeks to encourage the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to use these methods to accelerate the pace of medical center construction. This includes updating procedures for when the Secretary enters into contracts for the design and construction of buildings or facilities. Additionally, the bill addresses how super construction projects are managed when a non-Department Federal entity is involved.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+8
The bill directly enhances the quality and speed of medical facility construction for veterans.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+7
The bill aims to accelerate the construction of modern, high-quality medical facilities for veterans.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+6
Improving medical facility construction through design-build methods enhances the overall veteran benefit infrastructure.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Efficiency in Construction: The use of the design-sbuild method is intended to reduce change orders, decrease the time between design completion and when the building can be used, and increase warranty protections (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Modern Medical Facilities: The bill aims to provide veterans with modern, high-quality medical facilities (Section 2(b)(3)).
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Addressing Capital Needs: The measure is intended to help implement the long-term capital plan of the Department and reduce the size of the outstanding capital need (Section 2(b)(3)).
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Accelerated Construction Pace: The bill aims to help the Secretary of Veterans Affairs accelerate the pace of medical center construction (Section 2(b)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+8
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+7
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+6
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+5
- 5/21/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
John HickenlooperDemocrat · Colorado