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H.R. 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.

Passed HouseEconomics and Public Finance
IntroducedApr 23, 2026
Passed HouseMay 15, 2026
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Jul 14, 2026: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 455. The House passed it 400–15. It would change 1 section of existing law and would add 113 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 8469 would change 1 section of existing law, and would create 113 new provisions of its own. Read from the bill text as placed on the Senate calendar (Jul 14, 2026).

Public Law 111-84 An earlier law, changed directly

New provisions of the bill's own

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and 73 more, listed in the bill's text.

What the words would change: every change, in place (1)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

  1. Public Law 111-84repealedby H.R. 8469 Sec. 219

    The bill says: Of the amounts appropriated to the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2027 for "Medical Services", "Medical Community Care", "Medical Support and Compliance", "Medical Facilities", "Construction, Minor Projects", and "Information Technology Systems", up to $710,778,000, plus reimbursements, may be transferred to the Joint Department of Defense—Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund, established by section 1704 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111–84; 123 Stat. 2571) and may be used for operation of the facilities designated as combined Federal medical facilities as described by section 706 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Public Law 110–417; 122 Stat. 4500): Provided, That additional funds may be transferred from accounts designated in this section to the Joint Department of Defense—Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund upon written notification by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress: Provided further, That section 220 of title II of division D of Public Law 119–37, is repealed.

    Bill text

From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, latest edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

What it does

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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.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Apr 23, 2026).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

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  1. Jul 14, 2026Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 455.Senate
  2. Jul 13, 2026Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.Senate
  3. May 20, 2026Received in the Senate.Senate
  4. May 15, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  5. May 15, 2026On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 400 - 15 (Roll no. 175). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  6. May 15, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 400 - 15 (Roll no. 175). Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  7. May 15, 2026The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.House floor actions
  8. May 15, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
  9. May 15, 2026The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8469.House floor actions
  10. May 15, 2026DEBATE - 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.House floor actions
  11. May 15, 2026DEBATE - 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.House floor actions
  12. May 15, 2026DEBATE - 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.House floor actions
  13. May 15, 2026The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.House floor actions
  14. May 15, 2026Considered as unfinished business.House floor actions
  15. May 14, 2026Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8469 as unfinished business.House floor actions
  16. May 14, 2026On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.House floor actions
  17. May 14, 2026Mr. Carter (TX) moved that the committee rise.House floor actions
  18. May 14, 2026DEBATE - 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.House floor actions
  19. May 14, 2026DEBATE - 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.House floor actions
  20. May 14, 2026DEBATE - 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.House floor actions
  21. May 14, 2026GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8469.House floor actions
  22. May 14, 2026The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Fine to act as Chairman of the Committee.House floor actions
  23. May 14, 2026House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1275 and Rule XVIII.House floor actions
  24. May 14, 2026Rule 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.House floor actions
  25. May 14, 2026Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1275.House floor actions
  26. May 13, 2026Rule H. Res. 1275 passed House.House floor actions
  27. May 12, 2026Rules 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.House floor actions
  28. Apr 23, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 539.House floor actions
  29. Apr 23, 2026The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-622, by Mr. Carter (TX).House floor actions
  30. Apr 23, 2026The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-622, by Mr. Carter (TX).Library of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. May 15, 2026 · HousePassed 400–15
    On Passage · needed a majority
    R 210 yes, 0 noI 1 yes, 0 noD 189 yes, 15 noEach member · Record