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H.R. 8469: 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.

Passed HouseMay 15, 2026

  1. Introduced (completed)Apr 23, 2026
  2. Passed House (completed)May 15, 2026, 400–15
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Apr 23, 2026

This bill provides FY2027 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.
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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,
  • Departmental Administration, and
  • the Cost of War Toxic Exposures Fund.

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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, May 15, 2026

On Passage

Passed 400–15

Yea 400majority 208Nay 15

  • Democrats189 yea, 15 nay
  • Republicans210 yea, 0 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay

Broke with their party: Ritchie Torres (D-NY), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), Mark Takano (D-CA), Delia Ramirez (D-IL), Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Doris Matsui (D-CA), James McGovern (D-MA) and Summer Lee (D-PA) voted Nay; and 5 more

See how all 415 members voted

Showing 430 of 430 members

Yea 400

Republicans (210)

Democrats (189)

Independents (1)

Nay 15

Not voting 15

Senate

Not yet voted

Passed the House May 15, 2026. Awaiting Senate action.

Roll calls

2 votes on this bill

Showing 2 of 2 roll calls

  • May 15, 2026HouseOn PassageFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 400–15
    Roll call 175 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats1891508
    Republicans210007
    Independents1000
    Total40015015

    House roll call 175: On Passage. Passed.

    15 crossed party lines: 15 Democrats

    How each member voted (430)
  • May 15, 2026HouseH.Amdt. 219, SteubeRejected, yea-nay 80–333
    Roll call 174 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats0205010
    Republicans80127012
    Independents0100
    Total80333022

    House roll call 174: On Agreeing to the Amendment. Failed.

    Amendment by W. Steube (R-FL)

    80 crossed party lines: 80 Republicans

    How each member voted (435)

Amendments

6 offered

Showing 4 of 6 amendments

  • H.Amdt. 219W. Steube R-FLFailedMay 15, 2026May 15, 2026: On agreeing to the Steube amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 80 - 333 (Roll no. 174). (consideration: CR H3538-3540; text: CR H3538)
  • H.Amdt. 218W. Steube R-FLAgreedMay 15, 2026May 15, 2026: On agreeing to the Steube amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H3538; text: CR H3538)
  • H.Amdt. 217Scott Perry R-PAAgreedMay 15, 2026May 15, 2026: On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H3537-3538; text: CR H3537)
  • H.Amdt. 216Brian Mast R-FLAgreedMay 14, 2026May 14, 2026: On agreeing to the Mast amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 215J. Correa D-CAAgreedMay 14, 2026May 14, 2026: On agreeing to the Correa amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 214John Carter R-TXAgreedMay 14, 2026May 14, 2026: On agreeing to the Carter (TX) amendments (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.

Who scored on this bill

712 points earned
  1. 1John Carter R-TX SponsorPassed House; 1 amendment offered, 1 agreed3 events+52
  2. 2W. Steube R-FL1 maverick vote; 2 amendments offered, 1 agreed4 events+30
  3. 3Scott Perry R-PA1 maverick vote; 1 amendment offered, 1 agreed3 events+28
  4. 4J. Correa D-CA1 amendment offered, 1 agreed2 events+22
  5. 4Brian Mast R-FL1 amendment offered, 1 agreed2 events+22
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History

  1. May 15, 2026Passed the House, 400–15.
  2. Apr 23, 2026Introduced in the House by John Carter.
Show the full action history (31 actions)
  1. Jul 14, 2026Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 455.
  2. Jul 13, 2026Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
  3. May 20, 2026Received in the Senate.
  4. May 15, 2026Considered as unfinished business.
  5. May 15, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3537-3541)
  6. May 15, 2026The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
  7. May 15, 2026DEBATE - 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.
  8. May 15, 2026DEBATE - 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.
  9. May 15, 2026DEBATE - 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.
  10. May 15, 2026The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8469.
  11. May 15, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  12. May 15, 2026The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
  13. May 15, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 400 - 15 (Roll no. 175).
  14. May 15, 2026On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 400 - 15 (Roll no. 175).
  15. May 15, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  16. May 14, 2026Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1275.
  17. May 14, 2026Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1275. (consideration: CR H3486-3505; text: CR H3490-3500)
  18. May 14, 2026Rule 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.
  19. May 14, 2026House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1275 and Rule XVIII.
  20. May 14, 2026The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Fine to act as Chairman of the Committee.
  21. May 14, 2026GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8469.
  22. May 14, 2026DEBATE - 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.
  23. May 14, 2026DEBATE - 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.
  24. May 14, 2026DEBATE - 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.
  25. May 14, 2026Mr. Carter (TX) moved that the committee rise.
  26. May 14, 2026On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
  27. May 14, 2026Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8469 as unfinished business.
  28. May 13, 2026Rule H. Res. 1275 passed House.
  29. May 12, 2026Rules 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.
  30. Apr 23, 2026The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-622, by Mr. Carter (TX).
  31. Apr 23, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 539.