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Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026

10/9/2025, 3:26 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3944

The bill titled "Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026" was introduced in the 119th Congress on June 12, 2025. The bill, designated as H.R. 3944, aims to appropriate funds for military construction, veterans affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year 2026. Specific details of the provisions and directives proposed in the bill can be accessed through the official PDF version available at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr3944/BILLS-119hr3944rh.pdf.

Congressional Summary of HR 3944

Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026

This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to military construction, veterans, agriculture, and the legislative branch.

Specifically, the bill includes 3 of the 12 regular FY2026 appropriations bills:

  • the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026;
  • the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; and
  • the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026.

The departments, agencies, and activities funded in the bill include

  • Department of Defense military construction and family housing activities,
  • the Department of Veterans Affairs,
  • the Department of Agriculture,
  • the Food and Drug Administration,
  • the Senate,
  • various agencies that support Congress, and
  • several related and independent agencies.

(Pursuant to the longstanding practice of each chamber of Congress determining its own requirements, funds for the House of Representatives are not included in the Senate bill.)

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

Current Status of Bill HR 3944

Bill HR 3944 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since August 1, 2025. Bill HR 3944 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 12, 2025.  Bill HR 3944's most recent activity was Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference. as of September 18, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3944

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 3944

Primary Policy Focus

Economics and Public Finance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3944

Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

Comments

Kaiser Law profile image

Kaiser Law

879

11 months ago

Why do they keep passing this bill? Who even benefits from it? #confused

Jadiel Gunter profile image

Jadiel Gunter

857

11 months ago

I can't believe this bill is passing! It's going to have a big impact on me and my fellow veterans. Did you know that this bill includes funding for new military construction projects? #NotHappy #VeteransDeserveBetter

Douglas Hughes profile image

Douglas Hughes

880

11 months ago

This bill bad for me.

Juniper Rowe profile image

Juniper Rowe

867

10 months ago

This bill is a complete disaster! It's going to have a huge impact on our veterans and military construction projects. I can't believe they are even considering passing this. It's going to hurt so many people, including myself. I can't stand by and watch this happen. We need to speak up and fight against this before it's too late. This is unacceptable and we need to make sure our voices are heard.

Khai Byrne profile image

Khai Byrne

914

8 months ago

I am concerned about the potential long-term effects of this bill. How will it impact our military, veterans, agriculture, and legislative branch in the years to come?

Astrid Carey profile image

Astrid Carey

963

10 months ago

I think this bill is good for our veterans and military. It will help them get the support they need. It's important to take care of those who have served our country. #supportourveterans #militaryfunding

Charli Snow profile image

Charli Snow

890

8 months ago

It's really disappointing to see how this is all playing out.

Noa O'Donnell profile image

Noa O'Donnell

864

10 months ago

I dunno much about this bill, but it seems like it could be a good thing for some people.

Trinity Cline profile image

Trinity Cline

846

8 months ago

This bill good for us.

Conor Fleming profile image

Conor Fleming

944

9 months ago

I can't believe this bill is passing. It's going to mess everything up for me. I don't like it at all.

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3944

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