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S. 2393 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-97

Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act

Became lawArmed Forces and National Security
IntroducedJul 23, 2025
Passed SenateDec 17, 2025
Passed HouseMay 20, 2026
To PresidentJun 2, 2026
Became lawJun 9, 2026

How this bill changes the law

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S. 2393 doesn't change any existing section of law. It created 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text in its final form, as sent to the President.

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Authorization of major medical facility project of Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2026 in St. Louis, Missouri
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    What it does

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    Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act

    This act authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to carry out a major medical facility project in St. Louis, Missouri, during FY2026.

    The act specifies the maximum amount that may be spent on the project and details that the project consists of the construction of a new bed tower, clinical building expansion, consolidated administrative building and warehouse, utility plant, and parking garages.

    Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Jun 9, 2026).

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    What has happened

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    1. 2026-06-09Became Public Law No: 119-97.Library of Congress
    2. 2026-06-09Signed by President.Library of Congress
    3. 2026-06-02Presented to President.Library of Congress
    4. 2026-05-20Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 5 (Roll no. 180). Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
    5. 2025-12-17Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.Library of Congress
    6. 2025-12-02Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran without amendment. Without written report.Library of Congress
    7. 2025-07-23Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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    After it became law

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    Nothing in the Federal Register names Public Law 119-97 yet (checked Oct 27, 2026). Many laws need no new rules: they set penalties, name a building, or fund something directly.

    Recorded votes

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    May 20, 2026 · House roll call 180 · needed 2/3

    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: Passed 405–5

    R 199 yes, 5 no, 13 present or not votingI 1 yes, 0 noD 205 yes, 0 no, 7 present or not voting

    How each member voted · Official record

    Cosponsors

    • Richard Blumenthal D-CT