Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Legislative Progress
Passed HousePassed House (inferred from eh version)
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations
Mr. Carter of Texas, from the Committee on Appropriations, reported …
On Motion to Instruct Conferees
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3412 to S.Amdt. 3411 to H.R. 3944 (No short title on file)
Mullin Amdt. No. 3412
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3944
H. R. 3944, as amended
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3411 to H.R. 3944 (No short title on file)
Collins Amdt. No. 3411, as amended
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3428 to S.Amdt. 3411 to H.R. 3944 (No short title on file)
Johnson Amdt. No. 3428
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3113 to S.Amdt. 3411 to H.R. 3944 (No short title on file)
Scott (FL) Amdt. No. 3113, as modified
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3414 to S.Amdt. 3411 to H.R. 3944 (No short title on file)
Kennedy Amdt. No. 3414
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3466 to S.Amdt. 3411 to H.R. 3944 (No short title on file)
Duckworth Amdt. No. 3466
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3115 to S.Amdt. 3411 to H.R. 3944 (No short title on file)
Van Hollen Amdt. No. 3115
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3447 to S.Amdt. 3411 to H.R. 3944 (No short title on file)
Murphy Amdt. No. 3447
On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Points of Order Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 3114)
Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Points of Order Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 3114
On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 3944
Motion to Proceed to H.R. 3944
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 3944
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to H.R. 3944
On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 3944
Motion to Proceed to Executive Session to consider Emil J. Bove III
On Passage
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
On Motion to Recommit
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
On Agreeing to the Amendment
Summary
What This Bill Does
This is the annual appropriations bill funding military construction projects (bases, housing, facilities) and the entire Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2026. It sets spending levels and policy restrictions on how DoD and VA can use these funds.
Who Benefits and How
Military families benefit from continued funding for family housing and base facilities. Veterans benefit from continued VA healthcare, benefits processing, and cemetery operations funding. Defense contractors benefit from military construction project funding, though American steel and contractors get preference over foreign competitors.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Foreign contractors face restrictions on competing for military construction contracts in US territories and allied nations. The VA faces extensive reporting requirements to Congress on spending, wait times, and program performance. Both DoD and VA face restrictions on transferring funds between accounts without Congressional approval.
Key Provisions
- Funds military construction for Army, Navy, Air Force, and defense agencies
- Appropriates funds for VA medical care, benefits, and construction
- Prohibits closure of Guantanamo Bay Naval Station
- Requires American steel for construction projects
- Restricts VA from providing certain services related to gender transition
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Makes appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for fiscal year 2026.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Standard annual appropriations bill with policy riders restricting certain VA activities and mandating domestic sourcing for military construction"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Defense
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Note: 'The Secretary' refers to Secretary of Defense in Title I but Secretary of Veterans Affairs in Title II
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
The Committees on Armed Services of the House and Senate, and the Subcommittees on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs of the Appropriations Committees
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