Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026

Summary

Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 This bill provides FY2026 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, and Departmental Administration. 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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Timeline

1. 12 June 2025

   Reported

   The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-161, by Mr. Carter (TX).

   Source: Committee

2. 12 June 2025

   Reported

   The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-161, by Mr. Carter (TX).

   Source: Committee

3. 12 June 2025

   Calendars

   Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 128.

   Source: Calendars

4. 23 June 2025

   Reported

   Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 530 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3944, H.R. 275, H.R. 875 and H. Res. 516. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3944 under a structured rule and H.R. 275, H.R. 875, and H.Res. 516 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3944, H.R. 275, and H.R. 875.

   Source: Floor

5. 25 June 2025

   Passed

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

   Source: Floor

6. 25 June 2025

   Floor

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

   Source: Floor

7. 25 June 2025

   Floor

   The Speaker designated the Honorable Barry Loudermilk to act as Chairman of the Committee.

   Source: Floor

8. 25 June 2025

   Floor

   House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 530 and Rule XVIII.

   Source: Floor

9. 25 June 2025

   Floor

   Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3944, H.R. 275, H.R. 875 and H. Res. 516. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3944 under a structured rule and H.R. 275, H.R. 875, and H.Res. 516 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3944, H.R. 275, and H.R. 875.

   Source: Floor

10. 25 June 2025

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 530. (consideration: CR H2937; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2941-2951)

    Source: Floor

11. 25 June 2025

    Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3944 as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

12. 25 June 2025

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

13. 25 June 2025

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 206 (Roll no. 182).

    Source: Floor

14. 25 June 2025

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 206 (Roll no. 182).

    Source: Floor

15. 25 June 2025

    Vote

    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 216 (Roll no. 181).

    Source: Floor

16. 25 June 2025

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

    Source: Floor

17. 25 June 2025

    Floor

    Ms. Kaptur moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (CR H2958)

    Source: Floor

18. 25 June 2025

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

19. 25 June 2025

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

20. 25 June 2025

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3944.

    Source: Floor

21. 25 June 2025

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

22. 30 June 2025

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

    Source: IntroReferral

23. 17 July 2025

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4449)

    Source: Floor

24. 17 July 2025

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 121.

    Source: Calendars

25. 17 July 2025

    Reported

    Committee on Appropriations. Reported by Senator Boozman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-43.

    Source: Committee

26. 17 July 2025

    Reported

    Committee on Appropriations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

27. 22 July 2025

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4515)

    Source: Floor

28. 23 July 2025

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4577)

    Source: Floor

29. 1 August 2025

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate under the order of 8/1/2025, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 87 - 9. Record Vote Number: 480.

    Source: Floor

30. 1 August 2025

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S5189-5200)

    Source: Floor

31. 8 August 2025

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

32. 10 September 2025

    Floor

    Mr. Cole moved to take from the Speaker's table the bill H.R. 3944, with the Senate amendment thereto, disagree to the Senate amendment and request a conference.

    Source: Floor

33. 10 September 2025

    ResolvingDifferences

    The previous question was ordered without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

34. 10 September 2025

    Passed

    On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

35. 10 September 2025

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Cole moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

36. 10 September 2025

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: NotUsed

37. 11 September 2025

    ResolvingDifferences

    The Speaker appointed conferees: Cole, Aderholt, Carter of Texas, Harris of Maryland, Valadao, Newhouse, Moolenaar, Rutherford, Cline, Hinson, Letlow, Guest, Zinke, Bice, Scott Franklin of Florida, LaLota, Strong, Maloy, Moore of West Virginia, DeLauro, Hoyer, Kaptur, Bishop, Wasserman Schultz, Cuellar, Pingree, Quigley, Espaillat, Underwood, Levin, Escobar, and Perez.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

38. 11 September 2025

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

39. 11 September 2025

    Vote

    On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 213 (Roll no. 263). (consideration: CR H4249)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

40. 11 September 2025

    Vote

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 213 (Roll no. 263). (consideration: CR H4249-4250: 2)

    Source: NotUsed

41. 18 September 2025

    Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Documents

7 official files

• Engrossed Amendment Senate

  Engrossed Amendment Senate · EN · 1 August 2025

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• Passed Senate

  summary · EN · 1 August 2025

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• Reported to Senate

  Reported to Senate · EN · 17 July 2025

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• Referred in Senate

  Referred in Senate · EN · 30 June 2025

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• Engrossed in House

  Engrossed in House · EN · 25 June 2025

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• Reported in House

  Reported in House · EN · 12 June 2025

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 12 June 2025

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Sponsors

• John Carter · R · Sponsor
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