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H.R. 8469Passed House

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

Latest action date: Jul 14, 2026

Latest development

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 455.

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Congress
119th Congress
Introduced
Apr 23, 2026
Recorded roll calls
2

Status detail: The full action history records passage in the House.

Plain-language overview

What this bill does

Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

This bill provides FY2027 appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and related agencies.

The bill provides appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military construction for

  • the Army;
  • the Navy and Marine Corps;
  • the Air Force;
  • Defense-wide agencies and activities;
  • the Army and Air National Guard; and
  • the Army, Navy, and Air Force Reserves.

The bill also provides appropriations to DOD for

  • the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program;
  • the Base Closure Account;
  • Construction and Operation and Maintenance of Family Housing for the Army, the Navy and Marine Corps, the Air Force, and Defense-wide agencies and activities;
  • the Family Housing Improvement Fund; and
  • the Military Unaccompanied Housing Improvement Fund.

Within the VA budget, the bill provides appropriations for

  • the Veterans Benefits Administration,
  • the Veterans Health Administration,
  • the National Cemetery Administration,
  • Departmental Administration, and
  • the Cost of War Toxic Exposures Fund.

The bill provides appropriations for related agencies and programs, including

  • the American Battle Monuments Commission,
  • the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims,
  • Cemeterial Expenses of the Army, and
  • the Armed Forces Retirement Home.

The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts. 

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What this legislation is about

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Administrative remediesAlaskaAlaska Natives and HawaiiansAlliancesAmerican Battle Monuments CommissionAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsAppropriationsArmed Forces Retirement HomeBuilding constructionCaliforniaCemeteries and funeralsCollective securityComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightCurrencyDepartment of DefenseDepartment of Veterans AffairsDisability and paralysisDisability assistance

Committee activity

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Amendments

Proposed changes to this measure, with their latest official outcome or action from Congress.gov.

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H.Amdt. 219houseNot agreed toMay 15, 2026

Amendment sought to redirect $481,832,000 from the NATO Security Investment Program account to the Military Construction, Defense-Wide account.

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.

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

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H.Amdt. 218houseAgreed toMay 15, 2026

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.

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

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H.Amdt. 217houseAgreed toMay 15, 2026

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.

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

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H.Amdt. 216houseAgreed toMay 14, 2026

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.

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

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H.Amdt. 215houseAgreed toMay 14, 2026

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.

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

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H.Amdt. 214houseAgreed toMay 14, 2026

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.

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

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Checked against Congress.gov Sep 17, 2026.

Action timeline

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  1. Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 455.

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  2. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

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  3. Received in the Senate.

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  4. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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  5. On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 400 - 15 (Roll no. 175).

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  6. Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 400 - 15 (Roll no. 175).

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  7. The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

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  8. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

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  9. The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8469.

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  10. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Steube amendment No. 50.

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  11. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Steube amendment No. 49.

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  12. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 29.

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  13. The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

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  14. Considered as unfinished business.

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  15. Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8469 as unfinished business.

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  16. On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

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  17. Mr. Carter (TX) moved that the committee rise.

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  18. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mast amendment No. 23.

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  19. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Correa amendment No. 10.

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  20. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Carter (TX) amendment en bloc.

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  21. GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8469.

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  22. The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Fine to act as Chairman of the Committee.

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  23. House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1275 and Rule XVIII.

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  24. 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.

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  25. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1275.

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  26. Rule H. Res. 1275 passed House.

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  27. Rules 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.

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  28. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 539.

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  29. The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-622, by Mr. Carter (TX).

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  30. The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-622, by Mr. Carter (TX).

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Roll-call votes

Recorded House and Senate votes connected to this bill. Your representatives appear first when available.

FailedMay 15, 2026House · Roll call 174

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Vote source ↗
80 Aye333 No22 Not Voting
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Andy BarrNot Voting
Andy HarrisNot Voting
Dan CrenshawNot Voting
Darin LaHoodNot Voting
Donald G. DavisNot Voting
James C. MoylanNot Voting
Julia LetlowNot Voting
Marc A. VeaseyNot Voting
Michael GuestNot Voting
Rick LarsenNot Voting
Seth MoultonNot Voting
PassedMay 15, 2026House · Roll call 175

On Passage

Vote source ↗
400 Yea15 Nay15 Not Voting
View 430 recorded positions
Andy BarrNot Voting
Darin LaHoodNot Voting
Donald G. DavisNot Voting
Julia LetlowNot Voting
Kweisi MfumeNot Voting
Michael GuestNot Voting
Rick LarsenNot Voting
Seth MoultonNot Voting

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Base metadata checked Sep 17, 2026 · Summary checked Sep 17, 2026 · Action timeline checked Sep 17, 2026 · Sponsorship checked Sep 17, 2026 · Topics checked Sep 17, 2026 · Committees checked Sep 17, 2026 · Status checked Sep 17, 2026 · Related bills checked Sep 17, 2026.