S4677-118

Reported

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.

118th Congress Introduced Jul 11, 2024

At a Glance

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Legislative Progress

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Introduced Committee Passed
Jul 11, 2024

Ms. Sinema, from the Committee on Appropriations, reported the following …

Jul 11, 2024

Ms. Sinema, from the Committee on Appropriations, reported the following …

Jul 11, 2024

Ms. Sinema, from the Committee on Appropriations, reported the following …

Jul 11, 2024

Ms. Sinema, from the Committee on Appropriations, reported the following …

Jul 11, 2024

Ms. Sinema, from the Committee on Appropriations, reported the following …

Jul 11, 2024

Ms. Sinema, from the Committee on Appropriations, reported the following …

Jul 11, 2024

Ms. Sinema, from the Committee on Appropriations, reported the following …

Jul 11, 2024

Ms. Sinema, from the Committee on Appropriations, reported the following …

Jul 11, 2024

Ms. Sinema, from the Committee on Appropriations, reported the following …

Jul 11, 2024

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
Model: claude-opus-4
Generated: Jan 10, 2026 18:18

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

Appropriations Military Construction Veterans Affairs Defense

Legislative Strategy

"Fund military construction and VA with cost control provisions"

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Appropriations Military Construction Veterans Affairs
Actor Mappings
"secretary_of_defense"
→ Secretary of Defense

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