Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

10/4/2024, 7:57 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 8580

Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

This bill provides FY2025 appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and related agencies.

The bill provides appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military construction for

  • the Army;
  • the Navy and Marine Corps;
  • the Air Force;
  • Defense-wide agencies and activities;
  • the Army and Air National Guard; and
  • the Army, Navy, and Air Force Reserves.

The bill also provides appropriations to DOD for

  • the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program;
  • the Base Closure Account;
  • Construction and Operation and Maintenance of Family Housing for the Army, the Navy and Marine Corps, the Air Force, and Defense-wide agencies and activities;
  • the Family Housing Improvement Fund; and
  • the Military Unaccompanied Housing Improvement Fund.

Within the VA budget, the bill provides appropriations for

  • the Veterans Benefits Administration,
  • the Veterans Health Administration,
  • the National Cemetery Administration, and
  • Departmental Administration.

The bill provides appropriations for related agencies and programs, including

  • the American Battle Monuments Commission,
  • the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims,
  • Cemeterial Expenses of the Army, and
  • the Armed Forces Retirement Home.

The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts. 

Current Status of Bill HR 8580

Bill HR 8580 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 28, 2024. Bill HR 8580 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 28, 2024.  Bill HR 8580's most recent activity was Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 506. as of September 12, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8580

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8580

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

AbortionAlaskaAlaska Natives and HawaiiansAlliancesAlternative and renewable resourcesAmerican Battle Monuments CommissionAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsAppropriationsArmed Forces Retirement HomeBuilding constructionCardiovascular and respiratory healthCaribbean areaCemeteries and funeralsClimate change and greenhouse gasesCollective securityComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightCongressional-executive branch relationsCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCubaDefense spendingDepartment of DefenseDepartment of Veterans AffairsDisability and paralysisDistrict of ColumbiaEmergency communications systemsEnvironmental healthEuropeExecutive agency funding and structureFamily planning and birth controlFederal appellate courtsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth technology, devices, suppliesImmunology and vaccinationIndian social and development programsInfrastructure developmentInternet, web applications, social mediaLife, casualty, property insuranceMedical researchMental healthMilitary education and trainingMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary personnel and dependentsMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentMississippiMotor vehiclesNational Guard and reservesPrescription drugsPublic contracts and procurementRacial and ethnic relationsReligionResearch administration and fundingResidential rehabilitation and home repairRoads and highwaysSex and reproductive healthSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSpecialized courtsState and local government operationsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognitionVeterans' pensions and compensationVirginiaWomen's health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8580

Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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