119th Congress Armed Forces and National Security
S. 2988: VITAL Act of 2025
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Summary
This bill addresses various policies and procedures related to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) infrastructure and facilities, including those related to construction projects.
The bill modifies the VA’s authority to share health care resources, including by providing for a simplified agreement process to share physical space (e.g., a building or parking facility) or common services (e.g., electricity).
The bill also modifies the VA’s authority to lease its real property (enhanced-use leases). Specifically, the bill allows for the exchange of real property that is assessed to be of similar value and removes the cap on the length of an enhanced-use lease. The bill requires the VA to implement a seven-year pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of entering into enhanced-use leases for noncash consideration.
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Among other elements, the bill also
- authorizes the VA to use commercial codes and standards instead of or in addition to federal codes and standards in constructing or altering VA facilities,
- authorizes the VA to contract with private entities for comprehensive construction project management services,
- expands and extends the pilot program under which the VA may accept donations of real property and facilities,
- modifies the authority and responsibilities of the VA’s Director of Construction and Facilities Management, and
- requires the VA to consolidate certain employees and functions relating to facilities and infrastructure as well as acquisition and procurement.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Jim Banks R-IN
- Marsha Blackburn R-TN
- Richard Blumenthal D-CT
Who scored on this bill
- 1Jerry Moran SponsorIntroduced, drew cross-party cosponsors2 events+6
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Other bills by Jerry Moran
- S. 2393: Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act
- S. 1318: Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act
- S. 3436: Caring for Veterans and Strengthening National Security Act
- S. 1591: ARCA Act of 2025
- S. 654: To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an external provider scheduling program to assist the Department of Veterans Affairs in scheduling appointments for care and services under the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes
- S. 2392: Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025
History
- Introduced in the Senate by Jerry Moran.
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- Introduced in Senate
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.