Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
Legislative Progress
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Ms. Sinema, from the Committee on Appropriations, reported the following …
Ms. Sinema, from the Committee on Appropriations, reported the following …
Ms. Sinema, from the Committee on Appropriations, reported the following …
Ms. Sinema, from the Committee on Appropriations, reported the following …
Ms. Sinema, from the Committee on Appropriations, reported the following …
Ms. Sinema, from the Committee on Appropriations, reported the following …
Ms. Sinema, from the Committee on Appropriations, reported the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Appropriates funds for military construction and the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2025, including restrictions on cost-plus contracts, land purchases, and new base construction.
Who Benefits and How
Military installations receive construction funding. Veterans Affairs receives operating appropriations. Defense transportation access improved through Federal Highway Administration advances.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Contractors face cost-plus contract restrictions over $25,000. Land purchases limited to 100% of assessed value with exceptions. New bases require specific appropriations.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits cost-plus-fixed-fee construction contracts over $25,000 without SecDef approval
- Limits land purchases to 100% of Corps of Engineers/NAVFAC value
- Allows advances to FHWA for defense access roads
- Prohibits new base construction without specific appropriations
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
FY2025 appropriations for military construction, VA, and related agencies
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Fund military construction and VA with cost control provisions"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "secretary_of_defense"
- → Secretary of Defense
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