Bills · HR 7489
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7489Armed Forces and National Security
Georgetown VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic Authorization Act of 2026
INTRO FEB 11· LAST ACTION MAR 2
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly impacts the accessibility of healthcare for veterans. If this bill passes and the clinic is built, veterans in Georgetown, Texas, and surrounding areas would likely experience improved access to timely and local medical appointments, which can significantly enhance their quality of life and health outcomes.
Conversely, if this bill does not become law, veterans in the region might continue to face challenges such as long commutes to existing VA facilities, potentially leading to delays in care or increased personal burden. The bill's outcome directly determines whether a new, dedicated healthcare resource for veterans will be established in that specific community.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to construct a new community-based outpatient clinic in Georgetown, Texas.
This provision creates the legal authority for a new physical location where veterans can receive healthcare services.
PROVISION 02
Designates the clinic construction as a 'major medical facility project' for fiscal year 2027.
This categorizes the project as a significant VA undertaking, which often entails specific oversight and funding processes.
PROVISION 03
Sets a maximum cost for the construction project at $96,448,066.
This establishes a clear financial cap for the project, helping to manage government spending.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes the appropriation of $96,448,066 for the project in fiscal year 2027, or the year in which funds are appropriated.
This is a critical step, giving Congress permission to allocate the actual funds needed to build the clinic.
SPONSORSHIP
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R· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
23
BILLS LED
4
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSMAR 2
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
FEB 11
Introduced in House
FEB 11
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7489
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 11, 2026
Last actionMar 2, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 11, 2026
House BillHR 7489Armed Forces and National Security
Georgetown VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic Authorization Act of 2026
INTRODUCED FEB 11, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 2, 2026
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