U.S. House Passes $480.9 Billion VA and Military Construction Budget for FY2027
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a $480.9 billion fiscal 2027 budget covering the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and military construction. The bill allocates nearly $450 billion to the VA—a 3% increase from FY2026 but below President Trump’s $488 billion request—including $324 billion in mandatory spending for health care and benefits. It also provides $19.7 billion for military construction projects across all service branches. Lawmakers rejected a White House proposal to shift $52 billion in toxic exposure funds to discretionary spending. A controversial provision restores gun rights to some disabled veterans by halting Justice Department notifications. The Senate is now crafting its own version.
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House passes $480.9 billion budget bill for Veterans Affairs and military construction
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a $480.9 billion budget bill for fiscal 2027 covering the Department of Veterans Affairs, military construction, and related programs. The bill includes nearly $450 billion for the VA, a 3% increase from fiscal 2026 but less than President Trump's $488 billion request. It provides $324 billion in mandatory spending for health care and benefits and $137.8 billion in discretionary spending. Lawmakers rejected a White House proposal to shift $52 billion from the Cost of War Toxic Exposures Fund to discretionary spending, citing concerns about jeopardizing care for veterans sickened by environmental pollutants. The bill also includes $19.7 billion for military construction projects across the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and National Guard. Additionally, it cements the VA's decision to halt notifications to the Justice Department regarding veterans' inability to manage finances, which previously restricted gun ownership for those with fiduciaries. The Senate must now craft its own version of the legislation.
Air Force TimesHouse Passes $480.9 Billion VA and Military Construction Budget for Fiscal 2027
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a $480.9 billion budget bill for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), military construction, and related programs for fiscal year 2027. The bill includes nearly $450 billion for the VA, a 3% increase from fiscal 2026 but less than President Trump's $488 billion request. It provides $324 billion in mandatory spending for VA health care and benefits and $137.8 billion in discretionary spending. The bill also allocates $19.7 billion for military construction projects across the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and National Guard. Lawmakers rejected a White House proposal to shift $52 billion in mandatory toxic exposure funds to discretionary spending, citing concerns for veterans sickened by environmental pollutants. Additionally, the bill codifies the VA's decision to stop notifying the Justice Department when veterans with fiduciaries are deemed unable to manage finances, effectively restoring gun rights to some disabled veterans. The Senate is now crafting its own version of the legislation.
Army TimesHouse Passes $480.9 Billion VA and Military Construction Budget for Fiscal 2027
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a $480.9 billion budget bill for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), military construction, and related programs for fiscal year 2027. The bill includes nearly $450 billion for the VA, a 3% increase from the current fiscal year but less than President Trump's $488 billion request. It provides $324 billion in mandatory spending for health care and benefits and $137.8 billion in discretionary spending. The bill also allocates $19.7 billion for military construction projects across the Army, Navy, Air Force, and other components. Lawmakers rejected a White House proposal to shift $52 billion in mandatory toxic exposure funds to discretionary spending, citing concerns about protecting veterans sickened by environmental pollutants. Additionally, the bill codifies the VA's decision to stop notifying the Justice Department when a veteran is deemed unable to manage finances, effectively restoring gun rights to some disabled veterans. The Senate is now crafting its own version, with hearings highlighting concerns about VA staffing levels and the balance between direct VA care and privatized care.
Military TimesHouse passes $480.9 billion budget for Veterans Affairs and military construction
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a $480.9 billion budget bill for fiscal 2027 covering the Department of Veterans Affairs, military construction, and related agencies. The bill includes nearly $450 billion for the VA, a 3% increase from the current fiscal year but below President Trump's $488 billion request. It provides $324 billion in mandatory spending for health care and benefits, and $137.8 billion in discretionary spending. The bill also allocates $19.7 billion for military construction projects across the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and National Guard. A notable provision cements the VA's decision to stop notifying the Justice Department when a veteran is deemed unable to manage finances, which previously restricted gun ownership for those with fiduciaries. The Senate must now craft its own version, with hearings already underway.
Marine Corps TimesHouse Passes $480.9 Billion VA and Military Construction Budget for Fiscal 2027
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a $480.9 billion budget bill for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), military construction, and related programs for fiscal year 2027. The bill includes nearly $450 billion for the VA, a 3% increase from fiscal 2026 but below President Trump's $488 billion request. It provides $324 billion in mandatory spending for VA health care and benefits and $137.8 billion in discretionary spending. The bill also allocates $19.7 billion for military construction projects across the Army, Navy, Air Force, and other defense components. A notable provision codifies the VA's decision to stop notifying the Justice Department when a veteran is deemed unable to manage finances, which previously restricted gun ownership for those with fiduciaries. The Senate is now crafting its own version, with hearings highlighting concerns about VA staffing and the balance between direct VA care and privatized care.
Army TimesHouse Passes $480.9 Billion VA and Military Construction Budget for Fiscal 2027
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a $480.9 billion budget bill for fiscal 2027 covering the Department of Veterans Affairs, military construction, and related agencies. The bill includes nearly $450 billion for the VA, a 3% increase from fiscal 2026 but below President Trump's $488 billion request. It provides $324 billion in mandatory spending for VA health care and benefits and $137.8 billion in discretionary funds. The House rejected a White House proposal to shift $52 billion in toxic exposure funds from mandatory to discretionary spending. The bill also allocates $19.7 billion for military construction projects across the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and National Guard. A provision cements the VA's decision to stop notifying the Justice Department when veterans with fiduciaries are deemed unable to manage finances, effectively restoring gun rights to some disabled veterans. The Senate is now crafting its own version of the legislation.
Army TimesHouse passes $480.9 billion budget for Veterans Affairs and military construction
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a $480.9 billion budget bill for fiscal 2027 covering the Department of Veterans Affairs, military construction, and related programs. The bill includes nearly $450 billion for the VA, a 3% increase from the current fiscal year but less than President Trump's $488 billion request. It provides $324 billion in mandatory spending for health care and benefits and $137.8 billion in discretionary spending. The bill also allocates $19.7 billion for military construction projects across the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and National Guard. Lawmakers rejected a White House proposal to shift $52 billion from the Cost of War Toxic Exposures Fund to discretionary spending, citing concerns about protecting funds for veterans affected by environmental pollutants. The bill includes a provision cementing the VA's decision to halt notifications to the Justice Department regarding veterans' financial management status, which previously affected gun ownership rights. The Senate must now craft its own version of the legislation.
Air Force TimesHouse Passes $480.9 Billion Budget for Veterans Affairs and Military Construction
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a $480.9 billion budget bill for fiscal 2027 covering the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), military construction, and related agencies. The bill includes nearly $450 billion for the VA, a 3% increase from fiscal 2026 but below President Trump's $488 billion request. It allocates $324 billion in mandatory spending for VA health care and benefits, and $137.8 billion in discretionary spending. The bill also provides $19.7 billion for military construction projects across the Army, Navy, Air Force, and other components. A notable provision codifies the VA's decision to stop notifying the Justice Department when a veteran is deemed unable to manage finances, effectively restoring gun rights to some disabled veterans. The Senate is now crafting its own version, with hearings highlighting concerns over VA staffing and the balance between direct VA care and privatized care.
Army TimesHouse Passes $480.9 Billion VA and Military Construction Budget for Fiscal 2027
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a $480.9 billion budget bill for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), military construction, and related programs for fiscal year 2027. The bill includes nearly $450 billion for the VA, a 3% increase from the current fiscal year but less than President Trump's $488 billion request. It provides $324 billion in mandatory spending for VA health care and benefits and $137.8 billion in discretionary spending. The bill also allocates $19.7 billion for military construction projects across the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and National Guard. A notable provision cements the VA's decision to stop notifying the Justice Department when a veteran is deemed unable to manage finances, which previously restricted gun ownership for those with fiduciaries. The Senate must now craft its own version of the bill, with hearings already underway.
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