Bill · S. 5517· Senate(119-S-5517)
Fort Bragg Land Transfer for Veterans Act
- Introduced
- 9/24/2026
- Last activity
- 9/24/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Ted Budd
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Fort Bragg Land Transfer for Veterans Act. It allows the Secretary of the Army to give a specific piece of land at Fort Bragg to the State of North Carolina. The State must use this land to build a veterans' State home. The State of North Carolina has to pay for the costs related to transferring the land. If the State stops using the property for a veterans' State home, the land can go back to the United States.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+8
The bill directly benefits veterans by facilitating the construction and operation of a dedicated State home under the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+7
The bill authorizes the conveyance of land to construct a veterans' State home, improving access to specialized care and facilities for veterans.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+7
The legislation provides land for the construction of a veterans' State home, directly enhancing benefits and support services for veterans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Construction of a Veterans' State Home: Under Section 2(a), the State of North Carolina is required to construct a veterans' State home on the conveyed land, which benefits veterans by providing a dedicated State home under the jurisdiction of the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Financial Burden on the State: Under Section 2(c)(1), the Secretary of the Army requires the State of North Carolina to cover all costs or reimburse the Secretary for costs incurred to carry out the conveyance, including environmental and real estate due diligence and administrative costs.
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 Seniors+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+7
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+3
- 9/24/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in Senate
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