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Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

Introduced: April 23, 2026 Introduced by: Carter, John R. Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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May 20, 2026
Received in the Senate.
May 15, 2026 · 9:16 AM EDT
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 29.
May 15, 2026 · 9:15 AM EDT
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
May 15, 2026 · 9:14 AM EDT
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3537-3541)
May 15, 2026 · 10:10 AM EDT
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 15, 2026 · 9:27 AM EDT
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Steube amendment No. 50.
May 15, 2026 · 10:09 AM EDT
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8469.
May 15, 2026 · 10:26 AM EDT
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 400 - 15 (Roll no. 175).
May 15, 2026 · 10:10 AM EDT
The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
May 15, 2026 · 10:26 AM EDT
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 15, 2026 · 9:26 AM EDT
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Steube amendment No. 49.
May 15, 2026 · 10:09 AM EDT
On agreeing to the Steube amendment; Failed by recorded vote: 80 - 333 (Roll no. 174).
May 15, 2026 · 9:27 AM EDT
An amendment, offered by Mr. Steube, numbered 50 printed in Part B of House Report 119-648 to redirect $481,832,000 from the NATO Security Investment Program to Military Construction Defense-Wide.
May 15, 2026 · 9:26 AM EDT
On agreeing to the Steube amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
May 15, 2026 · 9:25 AM EDT
An amendment, offered by Mr. Steube, numbered 49 printed in Part B of House Report 119-648 to prohibit funds from being used to close the Port Charlotte VA Clinic in Port Charlotte, FL.
May 15, 2026 · 9:25 AM EDT
On agreeing to the Perry amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
May 15, 2026 · 9:15 AM EDT
An amendment, offered by Mr. Perry, numbered 29 printed in Part B of House Report 119-648 to increase and decrease Veterans Health Administration, Medical Services, by $1 million for furnishing Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) therapy to personnel who elect to receive the treatment.
May 14, 2026 · 2:32 PM EDT
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8469.
May 14, 2026 · 2:32 PM EDT
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1275 and Rule XVIII.
May 14, 2026
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, H. Con. Res. 96 and H.R. 8469. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, and H.Con.Res. 96 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8469 under a structured rule. The resolution makes in order one motion to recommit on each bill.
May 14, 2026 · 2:32 PM EDT
The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Fine to act as Chairman of the Committee.
May 14, 2026 · 2:31 PM EDT
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1275. (consideration: CR H3486-3505; text: CR H3490-3500)
May 14, 2026 · 3:32 PM EDT
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8469 as unfinished business.
May 14, 2026 · 3:31 PM EDT
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
May 14, 2026 · 3:30 PM EDT
Mr. Carter (TX) moved that the committee rise.
May 14, 2026 · 3:21 PM EDT
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mast amendment No. 23.
May 14, 2026 · 3:17 PM EDT
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Correa amendment No. 10.
May 14, 2026 · 3:09 PM EDT
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Carter (TX) amendment en bloc.
May 14, 2026 · 3:29 PM EDT
On agreeing to the Mast amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
May 14, 2026 · 3:21 PM EDT
An amendment, offered by Mr. Mast, numbered 23 printed in Part B of House Report 119-648 to prohibit funds appropriated to the Department of Veterans Affairs from being used to enforce provisions of VHA Directive 1315 that restrict VA providers from assisting veterans with participation in State-approved marijuana programs.
May 14, 2026 · 3:20 PM EDT
On agreeing to the Correa amendment; Agreed to by voice vote.
May 14, 2026 · 3:17 PM EDT
An amendment, offered by Mr. Correa, numbered 10 printed in Part B of House Report 119-648 to increase and decrease funding by $45 million for the Medical and Prosthetic Research account at the Department of Veterans Affairs to emphasize the importance of the Department's research on areas benefiting veterans such as oncology, traumatic brain injury care, psychedelic therapies, and assistive devices.
May 14, 2026 · 3:16 PM EDT
On agreeing to the Carter (TX) amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
May 14, 2026 · 3:08 PM EDT
Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Carter (TX), comprised of the following amendments printed in Part B of House Report 119-648 as en bloc: Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 47, 48, and 51.
May 14, 2026 · 2:31 PM EDT
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, H. Con. Res. 96 and H.R. 8469. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, and H. Con. Res. 96 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8469 under a structured rule. The resolution makes in order one motion to recommit on each bill.
May 13, 2026
Rule H. Res. 1275 passed House.
May 12, 2026
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1275 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, H. Con. Res. 96 and H.R. 8469. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, and H.Con.Res. 96 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8469 under a structured rule. The resolution makes in order one motion to recommit on each bill.
Apr 23, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 539.
Apr 23, 2026
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-622, by Mr. Carter (TX).
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 15, 2026 House · vote #175 On Passage Passed 400–15 See who voted →
May 15, 2026 House · vote #174 On Agreeing to the Amendment Failed 80–333 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 6

5 agreed to 1 failed

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 219 Steube, W. Gregory Amendment sought to redirect $481,832,000 from the NATO Security Investment Program account to the Military C… Failed May 15, 2026
HAMDT 218 Steube, W. Gregory An amendment numbered 49 printed in Part B of House Report 119-648 to prohibit funds from being used to close… Agreed to May 15, 2026
HAMDT 217 Perry, Scott An amendment numbered 29 printed in Part B of House Report 119-648 to increase and decrease Veterans Health A… Agreed to May 15, 2026
HAMDT 216 Mast, Brian J. An amendment numbered 23 printed in Part B of House Report 119-648 to prohibit funds appropriated to the Depa… Agreed to May 14, 2026
HAMDT 215 Correa, J. Luis An amendment numbered 10 printed in Part B of House Report 119-648 to increase and decrease funding by $45 mi… Agreed to May 14, 2026
HAMDT 214 Carter, John R. An amendment comprised of the following amendments printed in Part B of House Report 119-648 as en bloc: Nos.… Agreed to May 14, 2026
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Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

This bill provides FY2027 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,
  • Departmental Administration, and
  • the Cost of War Toxic Exposures Fund.

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 May 20, 2026

Received in the Senate.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 1275 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5625) to direct the Attorney General to make publicly available a list of…
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 8469: Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-8469/
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"H.R. 8469: Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-8469/.
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