HR 8469 119th Congress

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.

Latest Action

Received in the Senate.

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Sponsors

Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31]

Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31]

R — TX

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. 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.

Vote Result

Passed House

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 400 - 15 (Roll no. 175).

Actions

2026-05-20T00:00:00

Received in the Senate.

2026-05-15T00:00:00

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2026-05-15T00:00:00

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 400 - 15 (Roll no. 175).

2026-05-15T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 400 - 15 (Roll no. 175).

2026-05-15T00:00:00

The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

2026-05-15T00:00:00

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

2026-05-15T00:00:00

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8469.

2026-05-15T00:00:00

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.

2026-05-15T00:00:00

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.

2026-05-15T00:00:00

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.

2026-05-15T00:00:00

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

2026-05-15T00:00:00

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3537-3541)

2026-05-14T00:00:00

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8469 as unfinished business.

2026-05-14T00:00:00

On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

2026-05-14T00:00:00

Mr. Carter (TX) moved that the committee rise.

2026-05-14T00:00:00

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.

2026-05-14T00:00:00

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.

2026-05-14T00:00:00

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.

2026-05-14T00:00:00

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8469.

2026-05-14T00:00:00

The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Fine to act as Chairman of the Committee.

2026-05-14T00:00:00

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1275 and Rule XVIII.

2026-05-14T00:00:00

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.

2026-05-14T00:00:00

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1275. (consideration: CR H3486-3505; text: CR H3490-3500)

2026-05-13T00:00:00

Rule H. Res. 1275 passed House.

2026-05-12T00:00:00

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.

2026-04-23T00:00:00

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 539.

2026-04-23T00:00:00

The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-622, by Mr. Carter (TX).

2026-04-23T00:00:00

The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-622, by Mr. Carter (TX).

Policy Areas

Economics and Public Finance

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