H.R. 8469 · 119th Congress

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

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.

Introduced Apr 23, 2026Policy area: Economics and Public Finance

Constitutional authority the sponsor cites: Article I, Section 9, Clause 7, Article I, Section 8, Clause 1

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SponsorJohn R. Carter

John R. Carter R-TX-31

No cosponsors.

CommitteesAppropriations Committee

Appropriations Committee · reported Apr 23, 2026

Subjects60 subjects

Administrative remedies
Alaska
Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Alliances
American Battle Monuments Commission
Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Appropriations
Armed Forces Retirement Home
Building construction
California
Cemeteries and funerals
Collective security
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Currency
Department of Defense
Department of Veterans Affairs
Disability and paralysis
Disability assistance
District of Columbia
Domestic violence and child abuse
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Emergency communications systems
Employment and training programs
Environmental health
Europe
Executive agency funding and structure
Family planning and birth control
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Government lending and loan guarantees
Government studies and investigations
Government trust funds
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health facilities and institutions
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Housing and community development funding
Indian social and development programs
International organizations and cooperation
Internet, web applications, social media
Life, casualty, property insurance
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Medical research
Mental health
Military facilities and property
Military personnel and dependents
Mississippi
National Guard and reserves
Neurological disorders
Research administration and funding
Sex and reproductive health
Specialized courts
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' pensions and compensation
Women's health

Status: Passed House

Introduced (done)
Committee (done)
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Passed Senate
To President
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Latest action

Jul 14, 2026: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 455.

Summary

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.

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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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service.

Actions

Jul 14, 2026Senate
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 455.
Jul 13, 2026Senate
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
May 20, 2026Senate
Received in the Senate.
May 15, 2026House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 15, 2026House
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 400 - 15 (Roll no. 175).
May 15, 2026House
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, 2026House
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 15, 2026House
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8469.
May 15, 2026House
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, 2026House
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, 2026House
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, 2026House
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

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May 15, 2026House
Considered as unfinished business.
May 14, 2026House
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8469 as unfinished business.
May 14, 2026House
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
May 14, 2026House
Mr. Carter (TX) moved that the committee rise.
May 14, 2026House
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, 2026House
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, 2026House
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, 2026House
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8469.
May 14, 2026House
The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Fine to act as Chairman of the Committee.
May 14, 2026House
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, 2026House
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, 2026House
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1275.
May 13, 2026House
Rule H. Res. 1275 passed House.
May 12, 2026House
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, 2026House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 539.
Apr 23, 2026House
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-622, by Mr. Carter (TX).

Roll-call votes

House roll call 175 · May 15, 2026
On Passage (Passed, 400–15)
House roll call 174 · May 15, 2026
On Agreeing to the Amendment (Failed, 80–333)