House Passes First FY27 Bill, Fully Funding Veteran Care and Supporting Military Families
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives met to consider the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027. The measure was approved by a vote of 400-15.
Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee Chairman John Carter (R-TX) said, "This legislation is a testament to America’s commitment to taking care of the men and women who have bravely worn the uniform. It fully funds veterans’ health care, mental health services, and community care programs to ensure our veterans have the resources they need to thrive. The bill also strengthens quality of life for military families by investing in housing, childcare, and critical infrastructure projects. I want every servicemember and veteran to know that this bill has their back, and after today’s vote, we are one step closer to getting it to the President’s desk. I appreciate Chairman Cole’s leadership and his commitment to moving appropriations bills through the process efficiently and responsibly."
Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) said, “The strength of the United States has always rested on people willing to serve something greater than themselves. This bill reflects that foundation – fully funding veteran care and benefits, prioritizing mental health and suicide prevention programs, and directing facility modernization. It reinforces base posture by investing in military construction, improving barracks, and ensuring our installations are equipped to uphold readiness. And we support those who shoulder the sacrifices of military service through housing, childcare, and quality-of-life priorities that sustain the families behind the frontlines. The FY27 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs bill delivers meaningful resources that reinforce America’s strength from the ground up. As the first appropriations measure to pass the House, this legislation reaffirms a funding process grounded in responsibility, readiness, and results. Chairman Carter delivered on a promise to our heroes – past and present – and ensured they are supported with more than gratitude alone.”
Subcommittee Chairman Carter’s prepared floor remarks are available here.
Chairman Cole's prepared floor remarks are available here.
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
The Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill provides a total discretionary allocation of $157 billion, which is nearly $4 billion (3%) above the Fiscal Year 2026 enacted level. The bill reflects priorities of the America First agenda by including critical investments in military infrastructure that support readiness and the military families that utilize them. In addition, the bill provides $323.9 billion for mandatory programs, for a total of $469.49 billion in overall funding for Fiscal Year 2027.
In summary, the bill supports those who have sacrificed for our country and maintains our commitment to the well-being of both servicemembers and veterans.
Key Takeaways
Champions our veterans by:
- Fully funding veterans’ health care programs.
- Fully funding veterans’ benefits.
- Maintaining funding for research, mental health programs, and other programs relied upon by veterans.
- Investing over $2 billion in capital improvements for VA Medical Facilities and four national cemeteries.
Supports the Trump Administration and the mandate of the American people by:
- Protecting the 2nd Amendment rights of veterans, preventing the VA from sending information to the FBI about veterans without a judge’s consent.
- Fully funding the Community Care account, which empowers veterans to seek specialty care to meet their unique needs.
- Supporting the Trump Administration’s efforts in improving mental health and suicide prevention among veterans.
Bolsters U.S. national security and border protections by:
- Providing robust funding for military construction, enabling continued investment in the Indo-Pacific region and infrastructure necessary to support United States advanced weapons systems.
- Maintaining the prohibitions on the closure of Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and the use of military construction funds to build facilities for detainees on U.S. soil.
- Prohibiting the VA from purchasing resources directly or indirectly from Communist China.
A summary of the bill, before adoption of amendments, is available here.
Bill text, before adoption of amendments, is available here.
Bill report, before adoption of amendments, is available here.
A table of included Community Project Funding requests is available here.
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