Fort Bragg Land Transfer for Veterans Act
Allows the Army to transfer Fort Bragg land to North Carolina for a veterans’ State home, with the State covering transfer costs.
In the Senate Armed Services Committee since Sept. 24, 2026, 12 days after it was introduced. Most bills never leave committee.
- INTRODUCEDINTROSEP 24, 2026
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What the bill would do, and why it matters
A veterans’ State home needs land for its facility. The bill would let the Army transfer Fort Bragg land to North Carolina for a State home, with the State paying the costs of the transfer. The federal government could take the property back if it is no longer used for activities related to a State home.
- INTRODUCED ONLY This bill has been introduced and possibly referred to a committee, but it has not passed any vote. Most introduced bills never become law — they die in committee without a hearing.
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- Transfer Fort Bragg land for a state home
The Army Secretary could convey to North Carolina, without payment for the land, the United States’ interest in approximately 20 acres at Fort Bragg, including improvements. The State must use the property to construct a State home under the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
- Have North Carolina cover transfer costs
The Secretary would require the State to pay or reimburse the federal government for costs of the conveyance, including environmental and real estate due diligence and administrative costs. Any advance payment exceeding the actual costs must be refunded to the State.
- Allow the land to return to federal ownership
If the Secretary determines the property is no longer being used for activities related to a State home, the Secretary could choose to return the property and its improvements to the United States, which could have immediate entry rights.
- Let the Secretary set transfer conditions
The Secretary could impose additional terms and conditions considered appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
The bill’s stated purpose is to make Fort Bragg land available for a North Carolina veterans’ State home. Its practical effect would be to allow a state-run veterans’ facility to be built on land that the United States currently owns, while preserving an option for the federal government to reclaim the property if it is no longer used for a State home.
Written from the bill text.
The path it took, step by step
- IntroducedSEP 24, 2026SENATESEP 24, 2026By Sen. BuddReferred to Armed Services
- SAME DAYNOWSenate committeeSEP 24, 2026ARMED SERVICES NOWSEP 24, 2026In committee for 12 daysNo hearing yet
- 12 DAYS SO FARPassed the Senate—SENATE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- House committee—HOUSE—
- Passed the House—HOUSE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- Resolve differencesONLY IF NEEDEDBOTH CHAMBERSONLY IF NEEDEDSkipped if the other chamber passes the same text
- Signed into law—PRESIDENT—10 days to sign or veto
- SEP 242026SEP 24, 2026REFERREDRead twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- SEP 242026SEP 24, 2026INTRODUCEDSENATEIntroduced in Senate
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