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HR 8469 United States House · 119th Congress

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.

HR 8469 is an appropriations bill that allocates federal funds for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and several related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. The bill provides substantial funding for military construction projects across all service branches, including new facilities, upgrades, and family housing for military personnel and their families. It also dedicates significant resources to the Department of Veterans Affairs to support a wide range of veterans' benefits, healthcare services (including community care, mental health, and care for toxic exposures), medical research, and the modernization of the veterans' electronic health record system. Additionally, the bill funds national cemeteries, the US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, and the American Battle Monuments Commission, while setting administrative rules and conditions for how these funds can be obligated and spent. This legislation directly affects military members, veterans, and their families by providing the financial resources for their infrastructure, healthcare, and benefit programs.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides substantial funding for military construction and VA services, directly supporting government spending and budget allocation for essential programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates significant funding to VA healthcare services and related agencies, strengthening healthcare access for veterans and military personnel.75% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill allocates funding for military family housing under VA and military construction appropriations, directly supporting housing infrastructure for service members and veterans.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill allocates federal funds to Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2027, directly funding veteran services and benefits.95% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
President
Introduced Apr 23, 2026 Last action Jul 14, 2026
Floor votes · House May 15, 2026

How they voted

400–15
Passed · 15 other
Total votes 430
May 15, 2026
D Democratic212
189 Yea 15 Nay 8
89% Yea
I Independent1
1 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican217
210 Yea 7
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
29
Key actions
20
Committee
17
May 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 400 - 15 (Roll no. 175).
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May 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 400 - 15 (Roll no. 175).
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May 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
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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May 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
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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May 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
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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May 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
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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May 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
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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May 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
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May 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8469 as unfinished business.
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May 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
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May 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Mr. Carter (TX) moved that the committee rise.
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May 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
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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May 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
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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May 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
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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May 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8469.
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May 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Fine to act as Chairman of the Committee.
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May 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
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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May 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rule H. Res. 1275 passed House.
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May 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
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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Apr 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-622, by Mr. Carter (TX).
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Photo of John R. Carter
John R. Carter
RRepublican
TX
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