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Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

Introduced: May 28, 2024 Introduced by: Carter, John R. Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 49 steps
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Became law
Sep 12, 2024
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 506.
Jun 11, 2024
Received in the Senate.
Jun 5, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Steube Amendment No. 45, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rutherford demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jun 5, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Steube amendment No. 45.
Jun 5, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Schweikert Amendment No. 44, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rutherford demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jun 5, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 5, 2024
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 197 (Roll no. 247).
Jun 5, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3661-3664)
Jun 5, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schweikert amendment No. 44.
Jun 5, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Schweikert Amendment No. 43, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rutherford demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jun 5, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schweikert amendment No. 43.
Jun 5, 2024
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Jun 5, 2024
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 199 - 207 (Roll no. 246).
Jun 5, 2024
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jun 5, 2024
Ms. Wasserman Schultz moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H3666)
Jun 5, 2024
The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Jun 5, 2024
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 5, 2024
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8580.
Jun 5, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3664-3668)
Jun 5, 2024
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8580 as unfinished business.
Jun 5, 2024
Mr. Rutherford moved that the committee rise.
Jun 5, 2024
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Jun 5, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Steube amendment No. 46.
Jun 4, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the James amendment No. 18.
Jun 4, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hageman amendment No. 17.
Jun 4, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 16, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Wasserman Schultz demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jun 4, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 16.
Jun 4, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bergman amendment No. 1.
Jun 4, 2024
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8580.
Jun 4, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Carter (TX) amendment en bloc.
Jun 4, 2024
The Speaker designated the Honorable John W. Rose to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Jun 4, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bost amendment No. 8.
Jun 4, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bergman amendment No. 2.
Jun 4, 2024
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1269 and Rule XVIII.
Jun 4, 2024
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8580 and H.R. 8282. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8580 under a structured rule and H.R. 8282 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Jun 4, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1269. (consideration: CR H3601-3637; text: CR H3605-3615)
Jun 4, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mast amendment No. 28.
Jun 4, 2024
Mr. Carter (TX) moved that the committee rise.
Jun 4, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Self amendment No. 42.
Jun 4, 2024
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Jun 4, 2024
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Jun 4, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3633-3637)
Jun 4, 2024
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8580 as unfinished business.
Jun 4, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rodgers (WA) amendment No. 41.
Jun 4, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rodgers (WA) amendment No. 40.
Jun 4, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pfluger amendment No. 39.
Jun 4, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peters amendment No. 38.
Jun 4, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peters amendment No. 37.
Jun 4, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 36.
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 5, 2024 House · vote #247 On Passage Passed 209–197 See who voted →
Jun 5, 2024 House · vote #246 On Motion to Recommit Failed 199–207 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 31

30 agreed to 1 failed

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 958 Steube, W. Gregory An amendment numbered 46 printed in Part B of House Report 118-535 to prohibit the use of funds for the Depar… Agreed to Jun 5, 2024
HAMDT 957 Steube, W. Gregory An amendment numbered 45 printed in Part B of House Report 118-535 to prohibit the Department of Veterans Aff… Agreed to Jun 5, 2024
HAMDT 956 Schweikert, David Amendment increases and decreases funding by $10 million to conduct a study on the benefits of utilizing arti… Agreed to Jun 5, 2024
HAMDT 955 Schweikert, David Amendment increases and decreases funding by $1 million for the Veterans Benefits Administration to provide s… Agreed to Jun 5, 2024
HAMDT 954 Self, Keith An amendment numbered 42 printed in Part B of House Report 118-535 to prohibit funds to modify or remove any … Agreed to Jun 4, 2024
HAMDT 953 — An amendment numbered 41 printed in Part B of House Report 118-535 to increase and decrease funding for the F… Agreed to Jun 4, 2024
HAMDT 952 — An amendment numbered 40 printed in Part B of House Report 118-535 to increase and decrease funding for the M… Agreed to Jun 4, 2024
HAMDT 951 Pfluger, August An amendment numbered 39 printed in Part B of House Report 118-535 to increase and decrease funding to direct… Agreed to Jun 4, 2024
HAMDT 950 Peters, Scott H. An amendment numbered 38 printed in Part B of House Report 118-535 to increase and decrease appropriations fo… Agreed to Jun 4, 2024
HAMDT 949 Peters, Scott H. An amendment numbered 37 printed in Part B of House Report 118-535 to increase and decrease appropriations fo… Agreed to Jun 4, 2024
HAMDT 948 Perry, Scott An amendment numbered 36 printed in Part B of House Report 118-535 to increase and decrease Veterans Health A… Agreed to Jun 4, 2024
HAMDT 947 Ogles, Andrew An amendment numbered 35 printed in Part B of House Report 118-535 to increase and decrease funding for grant… Agreed to Jun 4, 2024
HAMDT 946 Ogles, Andrew An amendment numbered 34 printed in Part B of House Report 118-535 to increase and decrease funding for the B… Agreed to Jun 4, 2024
HAMDT 945 Ogles, Andrew An amendment numbered 33 printed in Part B of House Report 118-535 to increase and decrease funding for the V… Agreed to Jun 4, 2024
HAMDT 944 Ogles, Andrew An amendment numbered 32 printed in Part B of House Report 118-535 to increase and decrease funding for medic… Agreed to Jun 4, 2024
HAMDT 943 Ogles, Andrew An amendment numbered 31 printed in Part B of House Report 118-535 to increase and decrease funding for the V… Agreed to Jun 4, 2024
HAMDT 942 — An amendment numbered 29 printed in Part B of House Report 118-535 to increase and decrease the Veterans Heal… Agreed to Jun 4, 2024
HAMDT 941 Mast, Brian J. Amendment allows veterans to participate in state-approved medical marijuana programs and removes the current… Agreed to Jun 4, 2024
HAMDT 940 Kiggans, Jennifer A. An amendment numbered 22 printed in Part B of House Report 118-535 to increase and decrease funding for the p… Agreed to Jun 4, 2024
HAMDT 939 Kiggans, Jennifer A. An amendment numbered 21 printed in Part B of House Report 118-535 to increase and decrease funding for the p… Agreed to Jun 4, 2024
HAMDT 938 Kiggans, Jennifer A. An amendment numbered 20 printed in Part B of House Report 118-535 to increase and decrease funding for the p… Agreed to Jun 4, 2024
HAMDT 937 Kiggans, Jennifer A. An amendment numbered 19 printed in Part B of House Report 118-535 to increase and decrease funding for the p… Agreed to Jun 4, 2024
HAMDT 936 James, John An amendment numbered 18 printed in Part B of House Report 118-535 to increase and decrease $3,250,000 to Med… Agreed to Jun 4, 2024
HAMDT 935 Hageman, Harriet M. An amendment numbered 17 printed in Part B of House Report 118-535 to prohibit funding made available by this… Agreed to Jun 4, 2024
HAMDT 934 Greene, Marjorie Taylor Amendment sought to strike funding for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program. Failed Jun 4, 2024
HAMDT 933 Crane, Elijah Amendment prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from using funds to submit a beneficiary's name to the… Agreed to Jun 4, 2024
HAMDT 932 Burchett, Tim An amendment numbered 9 printed in Part B of House Report 118-535 to prohibit funds from being used to ban or… Agreed to Jun 4, 2024
HAMDT 931 Bost, Mike Amendment requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to apply the same access standards for Mental Health Re… Agreed to Jun 4, 2024
HAMDT 930 Bergman, Jack An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part B of House Report 118-535 to increase and decrease the Medical Servic… Agreed to Jun 4, 2024
HAMDT 929 Bergman, Jack An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 118-535 to Increase and decrease the Medical and Pr… Agreed to Jun 4, 2024
HAMDT 928 Carter, John R. An amendment comprised of the following amendments printed in Part B of House Report 118-535 as en bloc: Nos.… Agreed to Jun 4, 2024
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

This bill provides FY2025 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 September 12, 2024

Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 506.

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  • HRES 1269 Related bill Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8580) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of …
  • S 4677 Related bill Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 8580: Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-8580/
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