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Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022

Introduced: August 4, 2021 Introduced by: Heinrich, Martin Democratic · New Mexico See on congress.gov
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Aug 4, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 114.
Aug 4, 2021
Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Heinrich. With written report No. 117-35.
Aug 4, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 23, 2021
Committee on Appropriations Senate Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies. Hearings held prior to introduction and/or referral. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-559.
Jun 16, 2021
Committee on Appropriations Senate Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies. Hearings held prior to introduction and/or referral. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-559.
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022

This bill provides FY2022 appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and related agencies.

The bill provides appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military construction for

  • the Army;
  • the Navy and Marine Corps;
  • the Air Force;
  • Defense-wide agencies and activities;
  • the Army and Air National Guard; and
  • the Army, Navy, and Air Force Reserves.

The bill also provides appropriations to DOD for

  • the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program;
  • the Base Closure Account;
  • Construction and Operation and Maintenance of Family Housing for the Army, the Navy and Marine Corps, the Air Force, and Defense-wide agencies and activities;
  • the Family Housing Improvement Fund; and
  • the Military Unaccompanied Housing Improvement Fund.

Within the VA budget, the bill provides appropriations for

  • the Veterans Benefits Administration,
  • the Veterans Health Administration,
  • the National Cemetery Administration, and
  • Departmental Administration.

The bill provides appropriations for related agencies and programs, including

  • the American Battle Monuments Commission,
  • the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims,
  • Cemeterial Expenses of the Army, and
  • the Armed Forces Retirement Home.

The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

What's happening now August 4, 2021

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 114.

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