HR 3944
119th Congress
House
Economics and Public Finance
Abortion
Alaska
Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Alliances
Alternative and renewable resources
American Battle Monuments Commission
Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Appropriations
Armed Forces Retirement Home
Building construction
Cancer
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Caribbean area
Cemeteries and funerals
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Collective security
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
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Became law
Sep 18, 2025
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.
Sep 11, 2025
The Speaker appointed conferees: Cole, Aderholt, Carter of Texas, Harris of Maryland, Valadao, Newhouse, Moolenaar, Rutherford, Cline, Hinson, Letlow, Guest, Zinke, Bice, Scott Franklin of Florida, LaLota, Strong, Maloy, Moore of West Virginia, DeLauro, Hoyer, Kaptur, Bishop, Wasserman Schultz, Cuellar, Pingree, Quigley, Espaillat, Underwood, Levin, Escobar, and Perez.
Sep 11, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 11, 2025
On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 213 (Roll no. 263). (consideration: CR H4249)
Sep 11, 2025
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 213 (Roll no. 263). (consideration: CR H4249-4250: 2)
Sep 10, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the DeLauro motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 3944, the Chair put the question on motion to instruct conferees and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 10, 2025
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Sep 10, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the DeLauro motion to instruct conferees.
Sep 10, 2025
Ms. DeLauro moved that the House instruct conferees.
Sep 10, 2025
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 10, 2025
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 10, 2025
Mr. Cole moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference.
Sep 10, 2025
Mr. Cole moved to take from the Speaker's table the bill H.R. 3944, with the Senate amendment thereto, disagree to the Senate amendment and request a conference.
Aug 8, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug 1, 2025
Passed Senate under the order of 8/1/2025, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 87 - 9. Record Vote Number: 480.
Aug 1, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate under the order of 8/1/2025, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 87 - 9. Record Vote Number: 480.
Aug 1, 2025
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Aug 1, 2025
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S5189-5200)
Jul 23, 2025
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4588; text: CR S4588-4598)
Jul 23, 2025
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 8. Record Vote Number: 428.
Jul 23, 2025
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4577)
Jul 22, 2025
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 91 - 7. Record Vote Number: 423. (CR S4520)
Jul 22, 2025
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4515)
Jul 17, 2025
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4449)
Jul 17, 2025
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4449)
Jul 17, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 121.
Jul 17, 2025
Committee on Appropriations. Reported by Senator Boozman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-43.
Jul 17, 2025
Committee on Appropriations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun 30, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Jun 25, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 25, 2025
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 206 (Roll no. 182).
Jun 25, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 206 (Roll no. 182).
Jun 25, 2025
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 216 (Roll no. 181).
Jun 25, 2025
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jun 25, 2025
Ms. Kaptur moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (CR H2958)
Jun 25, 2025
The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Jun 25, 2025
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 25, 2025
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3944.
Jun 25, 2025
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Jun 25, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2957)
Jun 25, 2025
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3944 as unfinished business.
Jun 25, 2025
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Jun 25, 2025
Mr. Carter (TX) moved that the committee rise.
Jun 25, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 530, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Joyce (OH) amendment No. 21.
Jun 25, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 530, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Correa amendment No. 8.
Jun 25, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Carter (TX) amendment en bloc No. 2, 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 proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jun 25, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 530, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Carter (TX) amendment en bloc No. 2.
Jun 25, 2025
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 530, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Carter (TX) amendment en bloc No. 1.
Jun 25, 2025
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3944.
Jun 25, 2025
The Speaker designated the Honorable Barry Loudermilk to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Votes taken on this bill
16
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2025 | House · vote #263 | On Motion to Instruct Conferees | Failed | 211–213 | See who voted → |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Senate · vote #481 | On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3412 to S.Amdt. 3411 to H.R. 3944 (No short title on f… | Agreed To | 81–15 | See who voted → |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Senate · vote #480 | On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3944 | Passed | 87–9 | See who voted → |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Senate · vote #479 | On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3411 to H.R. 3944 (No short title on file) | Agreed To | 87–9 | See who voted → |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Senate · vote #478 | On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3428 to S.Amdt. 3411 to H.R. 3944 (No short title on f… | Rejected | 21–75 | See who voted → |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Senate · vote #477 | On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3113 to S.Amdt. 3411 to H.R. 3944 (No short title on f… | Rejected | 15–81 | See who voted → |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Senate · vote #476 | On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3414 to S.Amdt. 3411 to H.R. 3944 (No short title on f… | Rejected | 14–81 | See who voted → |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Senate · vote #475 | On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3466 to S.Amdt. 3411 to H.R. 3944 (No short title on f… | Rejected | 45–50 | See who voted → |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Senate · vote #474 | On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3115 to S.Amdt. 3411 to H.R. 3944 (No short title on f… | Rejected | 42–53 | See who voted → |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Senate · vote #473 | On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3447 to S.Amdt. 3411 to H.R. 3944 (No short title on f… | Rejected | 44–51 | See who voted → |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Senate · vote #428 | On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 3944 | Agreed To | 90–8 | See who voted → |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Senate · vote #423 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 3944 | Agreed To | 91–7 | See who voted → |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Senate · vote #422 | On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 3944 | Agreed To | 50–48 | See who voted → |
| Jun 25, 2025 | House · vote #182 | On Passage | Passed | 218–206 | See who voted → |
| Jun 25, 2025 | House · vote #181 | On Motion to Recommit | Failed | 208–216 | See who voted → |
| Jun 25, 2025 | House · vote #180 | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed To | 219–206 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to military construction, veterans, agriculture, and the legislative branch.
Specifically, the bill includes 3 of the 12 regular FY2026 appropriations bills:
- the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026;
- the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; and
- the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026.
The departments, agencies, and activities funded in the bill include
- Department of Defense military construction and family housing activities,
- the Department of Veterans Affairs,
- the Department of Agriculture,
- the Food and Drug Administration,
- the Senate,
- various agencies that support Congress, and
- several related and independent agencies.
(Pursuant to the longstanding practice of each chamber of Congress determining its own requirements, funds for the House of Representatives are not included in the Senate bill.)
The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.
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Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.
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