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

Sponsor: John R. Carter (Republican-TX)June 12, 2025

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Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.

Sets aside billions for military construction, veteran care, agriculture, and Congress for 2026.

This bill sets aside money for the government's budget year starting October 1, 2025. It would fund military construction projects, veterans' healthcare and benefits, agricultural programs, food safety, and the operations of Congress. This means continued services for service members, veterans, farmers, and the public.

What Would Change

Currently, government agencies are operating under previous appropriations or temporary funding measures. This bill would set specific spending levels for the 2026 fiscal year for military construction, veterans' affairs, agriculture, food and drug administration, and the legislative branch. This means these programs and services would have their funding secured for the next budget year, allowing them to continue operations and planned projects.

Key Provisions

Sets aside $18.5 billion for military construction projects, including new facilities and family housing.
Allocates over $360 billion for veterans' benefits, healthcare, and services, including a large amount for toxic exposure care.
Provides $1.8 billion for agricultural research and $1.1 billion for animal and plant health inspections.
Funds major food assistance programs like SNAP ($118.1 billion), WIC ($8.2 billion), and child nutrition ($36.2 billion).
Sets aside $7 billion for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to oversee food safety, drug evaluation, and tobacco products.
Allocates funds for the operations of the U.S. Senate, Capitol Police, Library of Congress, and other legislative branch agencies.