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.

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. 

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Timeline

1. 23 April 2026

   Calendars

   Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 539.

   Source: Calendars

2. 23 April 2026

   Reported

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

   Source: Committee

3. 23 April 2026

   Reported

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

   Source: Committee

4. 12 May 2026

   Reported

   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.

   Source: Floor

5. 13 May 2026

   Passed

   Rule H. Res. 1275 passed House.

   Source: Floor

6. 14 May 2026

   Floor

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

   Source: Floor

7. 14 May 2026

   Passed

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

   Source: Floor

8. 14 May 2026

   Floor

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

   Source: Floor

9. 14 May 2026

   Floor

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

   Source: Floor

10. 14 May 2026

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

11. 14 May 2026

    Floor

    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.

    Source: Floor

12. 14 May 2026

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1275.

    Source: Floor

13. 15 May 2026

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

14. 15 May 2026

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

15. 15 May 2026

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

16. 15 May 2026

    Vote

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

    Source: Floor

17. 15 May 2026

    Vote

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

    Source: Floor

18. 15 May 2026

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

19. 15 May 2026

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

20. 15 May 2026

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

21. 15 May 2026

    Floor

    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.

    Source: Floor

22. 20 May 2026

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Documents

4 official files

• Placed on Calendar Senate

  Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 14 July 2026

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• Engrossed in House

  Engrossed in House · EN · 15 May 2026

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• Reported in House

  Reported in House · EN · 23 April 2026

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 23 April 2026

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Sponsors

• John Carter · R · Sponsor
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