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Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
3/9/2023, 5:45 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4355
Bill 117 hr 4355, also known as the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022, is a piece of legislation that focuses on funding for military construction projects, veterans affairs programs, and other related agencies for the fiscal year 2022.
The bill allocates a total of $279.9 billion in funding, with $10.9 billion designated for military construction projects, $113.1 billion for veterans affairs programs, and $156 billion for other related agencies. This funding is intended to support the construction and maintenance of military facilities, provide healthcare and other services to veterans, and ensure the smooth operation of various government agencies.
Some key provisions of the bill include funding for the construction of new military facilities, improvements to existing facilities, and upgrades to veterans' healthcare services. The bill also includes provisions to address issues such as homelessness among veterans, mental health services, and support for military families. Overall, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 aims to provide the necessary funding to support the needs of the military, veterans, and related agencies, ensuring that they have the resources they need to carry out their important missions.
The bill allocates a total of $279.9 billion in funding, with $10.9 billion designated for military construction projects, $113.1 billion for veterans affairs programs, and $156 billion for other related agencies. This funding is intended to support the construction and maintenance of military facilities, provide healthcare and other services to veterans, and ensure the smooth operation of various government agencies.
Some key provisions of the bill include funding for the construction of new military facilities, improvements to existing facilities, and upgrades to veterans' healthcare services. The bill also includes provisions to address issues such as homelessness among veterans, mental health services, and support for military families. Overall, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 aims to provide the necessary funding to support the needs of the military, veterans, and related agencies, ensuring that they have the resources they need to carry out their important missions.
Congressional Summary of HR 4355
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
This bill provides FY2022 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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4355
Bill HR 4355 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 2, 2021. Bill HR 4355 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 2, 2021. Bill HR 4355's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 56. as of July 2, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4355
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4355
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Administrative remedies
- Alliances
- American Battle Monuments Commission
- Appropriations
- Armed Forces Retirement Home
- Cemeteries and funerals
- Collective security
- Defense spending
- Department of Defense
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Europe
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Federal appellate courts
- Military facilities and property
- Military personnel and dependents
- Monuments and memorials
- National Guard and reserves
- Specialized courts
- Veterans' medical care
- Veterans' organizations and recognition
- Veterans' pensions and compensation
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4355
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes.
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4355
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