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H.R. 8469 · 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.
Introduced Apr 23, 2026 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 455.
Amendments adopted
Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31] (R-TX)

An amendment comprised of the following amendments printed in Part B of House Report 119-648 as en bloc: Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 47, 48, and 51.

On agreeing to the Carter (TX) amendments (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.

Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46] (D-CA)

An amendment numbered 10 printed in Part B of House Report 119-648 to increase and decrease funding by $45 million for the Medical and Prosthetic Research account at the Department of Veterans Affairs to emphasize the importance of the Department's research on areas benefiting veterans such as oncology, traumatic brain injury care, psychedelic therapies, and assistive devices.

On agreeing to the Correa amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.

Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21] (R-FL)

An amendment numbered 23 printed in Part B of House Report 119-648 to prohibit funds appropriated to the Department of Veterans Affairs from being used to enforce provisions of VHA Directive 1315 that restrict VA providers from assisting veterans with participation in State-approved marijuana programs.

On agreeing to the Mast amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.

Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] (R-PA)

An amendment numbered 29 printed in Part B of House Report 119-648 to increase and decrease Veterans Health Administration, Medical Services, by $1 million for furnishing Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) therapy to personnel who elect to receive the treatment.

On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H3537-3538; text: CR H3537)

Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] (R-FL)

An amendment numbered 49 printed in Part B of House Report 119-648 to prohibit funds from being used to close the Port Charlotte VA Clinic in Port Charlotte, FL.

On agreeing to the Steube amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H3538; text: CR H3538)

Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] (R-FL)

An amendment numbered 50 printed in Part B of House Report 119-648 to redirect $481,832,000 from the NATO Security Investment Program to Military Construction Defense-Wide.

On agreeing to the Steube amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 80 - 333 (Roll no. 174). (consideration: CR H3538-3540; text: CR H3538)

What does this mean?

This is essentially the government's annual spending plan for military bases and veterans' programs for the year starting October 2027. It funds construction and repair of buildings, barracks, and family housing at Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps bases, plus housing for National Guard and Reserve members, and pays for the U.S. share of NATO's shared military infrastructure projects overseas. It also covers money for veterans' healthcare, disability and education benefits, military cemeteries, and a fund that helps pay for medical care related to toxic exposures (like burn pits) that veterans experienced during service. In short, active-duty military families, National Guard and Reserve members, and veterans are the main people affected, since this money determines what gets built or maintained on bases and what services and benefits the VA can pay out this year.

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Bill Lifecycle
Real action history from Congress.gov — where this bill is in the process, and every recorded step along the way.
Passed House
May 15, 2026
Received in Senate
May 20, 2026
Full action history (29)
Apr 23, 2026The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-622, by Mr. Carter (TX).
Apr 23, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 539.
May 12, 2026Rules 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.
May 13, 2026Rule H. Res. 1275 passed House.
May 14, 2026Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8469 as unfinished business.
May 14, 2026On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
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