To authorize major medical facility projects for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Jon Tester
D-MT | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
Enrolled (Passed Congress)Reported by Mr. Tester, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Tester, with an amendment
Passed House (inferred from enr version)
Enrolled Bill (inferred from enr version)
Passed House (inferred from enr version)
Mr. Tester (for himself and Mr. Moran) introduced the following …
Mr. Tester (for himself and Mr. Moran) introduced the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out major medical facility construction projects totaling over $3.7 billion across seven locations in fiscal year 2023.
Who Benefits and How
- Veterans gain access to new and improved healthcare facilities
- Local communities benefit from VA investment and jobs
- VA healthcare system expands capacity and modernizes facilities
Who Bears the Burden and How
- Federal budget funds over $3.7 billion in construction
- No burdens on veterans or local communities
Key Provisions
- Alameda, CA: Clinic and cemetery - $395M
- Canandaigua, NY: Living center and renovation - $506M
- El Paso, TX: New health center - $700M
- Fort Harrison, MT: Seismic upgrade - $89M
- Livermore, CA: Campus realignment - $490M
- Louisville, KY: New medical facility - $1.013B
- Portland, OR: Seismic retrofit and expansion - $523M
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
Authorizes over $3.7 billion for major VA medical facility construction projects in FY2023.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Authorize major VA healthcare infrastructure investments"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Veterans Affairs
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