Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026 | ChamberLight
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Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
INTRO JUN 12· LAST ACTION SEP 18
READING
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Introduced
In Committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill matters because it funds critical infrastructure for national defense and directly impacts the readiness and quality of life for service members. By allocating billions for military construction, it ensures that military bases, training facilities, and support structures are built, maintained, and modernized to meet current and future operational needs. If this bill passes, these projects will move forward, supporting military readiness and potentially creating jobs in the construction sector.
If the bill doesn't pass, or if these funds are significantly reduced, it could lead to delays or cancellations of essential military construction projects, potentially impacting troop housing, training capabilities, and the overall state of military installations. This could have real-world consequences for national security, the well-being of military families, and the economic activity generated by these large-scale projects.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Appropriates over $2.4 billion for Army military construction for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, with funds available until September 30, 2030.
This ensures funds are available for new buildings and infrastructure for the Army.
PROVISION 02
Appropriates over $5.9 billion for Navy and Marine Corps military construction for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, with funds available until September 30, 2030.
This provides significant funding for naval bases and Marine Corps facilities.
PROVISION 03
Appropriates over $4 billion for Air Force military construction for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, with funds available until September 30, 2030.
This supports the development and maintenance of Air Force installations and facilities.
PROVISION 04
Appropriates over $3.7 billion for Defense-Wide military construction for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, with funds available until September 30, 2030.
This covers construction projects for various Department of Defense agencies not specific to individual service branches.
PROVISION 05
Refers to specific Senate Reports (e.g., Senate Report 119-43 for Division A) for detailed allocation of funds and implementation guidance.
These reports contain the granular information on exactly which projects receive funding and how much.
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.
FLOOR
SEP 11
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)
NOTUSED
SEP 11
On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 213 (Roll no. 263). (consideration: CR H4249)
RESOLVINGDIFFERENCES
SEP 11
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
This bill matters because it funds critical infrastructure for national defense and directly impacts the readiness and quality of life for service members. By allocating billions for military construction, it ensures that military bases, training facilities, and support structures are built, maintained, and modernized to meet current and future operational needs. If this bill passes, these projects will move forward, supporting military readiness and potentially creating jobs in the construction sector.
If the bill doesn't pass, or if these funds are significantly reduced, it could lead to delays or cancellations of essential military construction projects, potentially impacting troop housing, training capabilities, and the overall state of military installations. This could have real-world consequences for national security, the well-being of military families, and the economic activity generated by these large-scale projects.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Appropriates over $2.4 billion for Army military construction for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, with funds available until September 30, 2030.
This ensures funds are available for new buildings and infrastructure for the Army.
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Appropriates over $5.9 billion for Navy and Marine Corps military construction for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, with funds available until September 30, 2030.
This provides significant funding for naval bases and Marine Corps facilities.
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Appropriates over $4 billion for Air Force military construction for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, with funds available until September 30, 2030.
This supports the development and maintenance of Air Force installations and facilities.
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Appropriates over $3.7 billion for Defense-Wide military construction for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, with funds available until September 30, 2030.
This covers construction projects for various Department of Defense agencies not specific to individual service branches.
med
Refers to specific Senate Reports (e.g., Senate Report 119-43 for Division A) for detailed allocation of funds and implementation guidance.
These reports contain the granular information on exactly which projects receive funding and how much.
fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 (available until September 30, 2030)
$5,906,524,000
Military Construction, Navy and Marine Corps
discretionary
fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 (available until September 30, 2030)
$4,090,673,000
Military Construction, Air Force
discretionary
fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 (available until September 30, 2030)
$3,724,301,000
Military Construction, Defense-Wide
discretionary
fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 (available until September 30, 2030)
$271,230,000
Military Construction, Army National Guard
discretionary
fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 (available until September 30, 2030)
GLOSSARY
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Appropriations Act
A bill passed by Congress that provides legal authority for federal agencies to spend money for specific purposes.
Fiscal Year
A 12-month period for which government budgets are prepared. For the U.S. federal government, it runs from October 1 to September 30.
Division
A major section of a larger bill, often used to group related appropriations or legislative topics.
Enacting Clause
The formal phrase that precedes the text of a bill passed by a legislative body, stating that it is hereby "enacted" into law.
Senate Report
A document issued by a Senate committee accompanying a bill, providing detailed information, rationale, and instructions related to the bill, including how funds should be allocated.
Military Construction
Projects related to building, maintaining, or improving facilities and infrastructure on military bases, such as barracks, runways, hospitals, and training areas.
ACTION TIMELINE
56 EVENTS
SEP 18, 25
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.
FLOOR
SEP 11, 25
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)
NOTUSED
SEP 11, 25
On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 213 (Roll no. 263). (consideration: CR H4249)
RESOLVINGDIFFERENCES
SEP 11, 25
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
