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Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies

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Chairman John Carter

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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

September 17, 2024
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives met to consider the Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act, which provides $3 billion in mandatory funding for certain veteran benefits and holds the Biden-Harris Administration accountable for its egregious budgeting errors that caused the unprecedented shortfall. The measure was approved by voice vote.

September 17, 2024
Remarks
My district is home to one of the largest veteran populations in the country. From World War 2 to the Global War on Terror, we take pride in knowing that our sons and daughters have answered their nation's call to duty time and time again, without hesitation.

September 17, 2024
As the House prepares to consider the Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act, key groups have urged Congress to pass the legislation.

September 6, 2024
Washington, D.C. – House Appropriations Committee Member Mike Garcia (R-CA), joined by House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee Chairman Judge Carter (R-TX), Defense Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert (R-CA), Legislative Branch Subcommittee Chairman David Valadao (R-CA), and House Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-IL), today released

June 5, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives met to consider the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025. The measure was approved by a vote of 209 to 197.


June 4, 2024

Washington, D.C. – House Appropriations Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee Chairman John Carter (R-TX) and Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) today spoke on the House floor in support of the Fiscal Year 2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill (H.R. 8580). They highlighted how the legislation fully funds health care and benefits for our veterans, supports our military families and quality of life on base, and strengthens America’s defense.


June 4, 2024
Remarks
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I thank my good friend Judge Carter for yielding me time.

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

The Rule for H.R. 8580, with a list of all amendments and a description provided by the sponsor, can be found here.

Carter (TX) En Bloc #1


June 4, 2024
Remarks
I am honored to present the FY25 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill to the House today.

May 23, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 34 to 25.