Bills · 119th Congress · Economics and Public Finance

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.

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HouseOn Passage · 5/15/26PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
Passed
  • Democratic189 Yea · 15 Nay · 8 Not voting
  • Republican210 Yea · 0 Nay · 7 Not voting
  • Independent / Other1 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

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

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Sponsor
Rep. John R. Carter ( Republican · TX-31)
Cosponsors
0
Introduced
4/23/26
Policy area
Economics and Public Finance
Status
4/23/26Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 539.
4/23/26The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-622, by Mr. Carter (TX).
5/12/26Rules 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.
5/13/26Rule H. Res. 1275 passed House.
5/14/26Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8469 as unfinished business.
5/14/26On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
5/14/26Mr. Carter (TX) moved that the committee rise.
5/14/26DEBATE - 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.
5/14/26DEBATE - 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.
5/14/26DEBATE - 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.
5/14/26GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8469.
5/14/26The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Fine to act as Chairman of the Committee.
5/14/26House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1275 and Rule XVIII.
5/14/26Rule 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.
5/14/26Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1275.
5/15/26Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5/15/26On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 400 - 15 (Roll no. 175).
5/15/26Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 400 - 15 (Roll no. 175).
5/15/26The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
5/15/26The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5/15/26The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8469.
5/15/26DEBATE - 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.
5/15/26DEBATE - 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.
5/15/26DEBATE - 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.
5/15/26The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
5/15/26Considered as unfinished business.
5/20/26Received in the Senate.
7/13/26Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
7/14/26Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 455.