The House of Representatives has advanced the Fiscal Year 2024 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 4366), which honors the nation’s commitment to veterans.
“The bill before us demonstrates our commitment to reduce overall spending and still honor our commitment to our veterans,” House Appropriations Chairwoman Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX) said. “This bill makes good on that promise by fully funding veterans’ health care. It will ensure our veterans get the medical treatment and benefits they deserve. Specifically, the bill prioritizes our nation’s heroes by providing critical funding for military bases and facilities; improving the quality of life for our service members and their families; and ensuring our veterans are appropriately honored in our cemeteries and battle monuments.”
The funding allocation earmarks a total of $317.441 billion for the Department of Defense (Military Construction and Family Housing), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and related agencies.
“This bill is special because it supports our troops and their families and the nation’s veterans,” U.S. Rep. John Carter (R-TX), chairman of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee. “The bill provides $17.5 billion for military construction and family housing projects. This is less than the FY23 enacted amount. However, it is nearly $800 million above the President’s request. This bill fully funds veterans’ programs at the level requested by the President. It keeps our promise to veterans, and we do more to help veterans in the Pacific.”