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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).

    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. 2026-06-09Became Public Law No: 119-97.Library of Congress
    2. 2026-06-09Became Public Law No: 119-97.Library of Congress
    3. 2026-06-09Signed by President.Library of Congress
    4. 2026-06-09Signed by President.Library of Congress
    5. 2026-06-02Presented to President.House floor actions
    6. 2026-06-02Presented to President.Library of Congress
    7. 2026-05-20Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    8. 2026-05-20On 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 recordHouse floor actions
    9. 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
    10. 2026-05-20Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3646-3647)House floor actions
    11. 2026-05-19At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
    12. 2026-05-19DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2393.House floor actions
    13. 2026-05-19Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3575-3576; text: CR H3575)House floor actions
    14. 2026-05-19Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
    15. 2025-12-18Held at the desk.House floor actions
    16. 2025-12-18Received in the House.House floor actions
    17. 2025-12-18Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
    18. 2025-12-17Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8873-8874; text: CR S8873-8874)Senate
    19. 2025-12-17Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.Library of Congress
    20. 2025-12-02Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 278.Senate
    21. 2025-12-02Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran without amendment. Without written report.Senate
    22. 2025-12-02Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran without amendment. Without written report.Library of Congress
    23. 2025-07-30Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Senate
    24. 2025-07-23Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Senate
    25. 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