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Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
H. R. 8469
Summary
This bill would appropriate federal funds for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) to cover military construction projects, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies. The appropriated funds would support military facility construction, maintenance, and upgrades, as well as veterans' healthcare, benefits administration, and other VA programs and services. The bill establishes spending levels for these defense and veterans' affairs functions for the specified fiscal year.
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Sponsor (1)
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to John R. Carter’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- TRIDENT RESEARCH $18,900
- AMETRINE $15,700
- SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CORPORATION $13,200
- KNOWMADICS $11,800
- TRIDEUM $11,300
Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for John R. Carter → · Outside spending →
Actions (27)
- May 20, 2026 Received in the Senate. · senate
- May 15, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. · house
- May 15, 2026 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 400 - 15 (Roll no. 175). · house
- May 15, 2026 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 400 - 15 (Roll no. 175).
- May 15, 2026 The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. · house
- May 15, 2026 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. · house
- May 15, 2026 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8469. · house
- May 15, 2026 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Steube amendment No. 50. · house
- May 15, 2026 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Steube amendment No. 49. · house
- May 15, 2026 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 29. · house
- May 15, 2026 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. · house
- May 15, 2026 Considered as unfinished business. · house
- May 14, 2026 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8469 as unfinished business. · house
- May 14, 2026 On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote. · house
- May 14, 2026 Mr. Carter (TX) moved that the committee rise. · house
- May 14, 2026 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mast amendment No. 23. · house
- May 14, 2026 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Correa amendment No. 10. · house
- May 14, 2026 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1275, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Carter (TX) amendment en bloc. · house
- May 14, 2026 GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8469. · house
- May 14, 2026 The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Fine to act as Chairman of the Committee. · house
- May 14, 2026 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1275 and Rule XVIII. · house
- May 14, 2026 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, H. Con. Res. 96 and H.R. 8469. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, and H.Con.Res. 96 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8469 under a structured rule. The resolution makes in order one motion to recommit on each bill. · house
- May 14, 2026 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1275. · house
- May 13, 2026 Rule H. Res. 1275 passed House. · house
- May 12, 2026 Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1275 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, H. Con. Res. 96 and H.R. 8469. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, and H.Con.Res. 96 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8469 under a structured rule. The resolution makes in order one motion to recommit on each bill. · house
- Apr 23, 2026 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 539. · house
- Apr 23, 2026 The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-622, by Mr. Carter (TX). · house
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Full text
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
May 20, 2026
Received
July 13, 2026
Read the first time
July 14, 2026
Read the second time and placed on the calendar
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