Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies

John R. Carter TX 31

Chairman John Carter

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Majority

Minority

John Carter – ChairDebbie Wasserman Schultz – Ranking Member
John RutherfordSanford Bishop, Jr. 
Michael GuestVeronica Escobar 
Ryan ZinkeMike Levin 
Stephanie BiceHenry Cuellar 
Scott Franklin 
Mark Alford – Vice Chair 
Nick LaLota 

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Recent Activity

Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Legislative Activity
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Legislative Activity
House Republican Appropriators Stood United to End the Longest Shutdown in U.S. History
November 14, 2025
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – With the enactment of the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026, into law, House Republicans restored order, reopened the government, and advanced three full-year appropriations bills funding the Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Rural Development, and the Food and Drug Administration.
House Republicans Restore Order: Congress Passes Clean Funding Extension and Full-Year Appropriations Bills to Reopen Government
November 12, 2025
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – The House of Representatives passed the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026, with a vote of 222 to 209. After a damaging and unnecessary shutdown that lasted 43 days, a funding extension that House Republicans called for and passed in September is finally headed to President Trump’s desk.
Cole asks Democrats: What Do You Stand For?
November 12, 2025
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) led debate on the House Floor in favor of the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026.
Cole Urges Support to Reopen the Government, Resume Appropriations Work
November 11, 2025
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) spoke before the House Committee on Rules in support of the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026.
On Veterans Day, House Prepares to Keep America’s Promise to Our Heroes
November 11, 2025
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – As a grateful nation comes together on Veterans Day to honor the brave men and women who’ve worn America’s uniform, we remember the promises made and the work needed to fulfill them. This week, the U.S. House of Representatives will consider the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371, which includes provisions from the FY26 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
Republican Conferees Named for FY26 Agriculture, Military Construction-Veterans Affairs, and Legislative Branch Bills
September 12, 2025
Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Following this week's floor passage of Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole’s (R-OK) motion to move the House to conference with the Senate on the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Acts, 2026, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) appointed House majority conferees.

Republican Conference Committee Representatives include:  

House Passes First FY26 Bill, Fully Funding VA Health Care and Supporting Military Families
June 25, 2025
Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives met to consider the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026. The measure was approved by a vote of 218 to 206.

H.R. 3944, The Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 Floor Amendments

H.R. 3944, The Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 Floor Amendments

Amendments are listed below and can be tracked in real-time by following @AppropsAmendmts.

The Rule for H.R. 3944, with a list of all amendments and a description provided by the sponsor, can be found here.

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