Calendar No. 435
118TH CONGRESS"
2d Session

SENATE!

REPORT
118–191

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND
RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATION BILL, 2025

JULY 11 (legislative day JULY 10), 2024—Ordered to be printed

Ms. SINEMA, from the Committee on Appropriations,submitted the following

REPORT[To accompany S. 4677]

The Committee on Appropriations reports the bill (S. 4677) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of
Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2025, and for other purposes, reports favorably
thereon and recommends that the bill do pass.
Amounts in new budget authority
Total of bill as reported to the Senate .................... $404,527,860,000
Amount of 2024 appropriations ............................... 351,705,297,000
Amount of 2025 budget estimate ............................ 425,483,926,000Bill as recommended to Senate compared to—2024 appropriations .......................................... ∂52,822,563,0002025 budget estimate ........................................ ¥20,956,066,000

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Title I:
Military Construction:
Hearing ......................................................................................................
Summary of Committee Recommendations ............................................
Reprogramming Guidelines ......................................................................
Military Construction Overview ......................................................................
Military Construction, Army ...........................................................................
Military Construction, Navy and Marine Corps ............................................
Military Construction, Air Force .....................................................................
Military Construction, Defense-Wide ..............................................................
Military Construction, Army National Guard ................................................
Military Construction, Air National Guard ....................................................
Military Construction, Army Reserve .............................................................
Military Construction, Navy Reserve .............................................................
Military Construction, Air Force Reserve .......................................................
North Atlantic Treaty Organization ...............................................................
Department of Defense Base Closure Account ...............................................
Family Housing Overview ...............................................................................
Family Housing Construction, Army ..............................................................
Family Housing Operation and Maintenance, Army .....................................
Family Housing Construction, Navy and Marine Corps ...............................
Family Housing Operation and Maintenance, Navy and Marine Corps .....
Family Housing Construction, Air Force ........................................................
Family Housing Operation and Maintenance, Air Force ..............................
Family Housing Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide .......................
Department of Defense Family Housing Improvement Fund .......................
Department of Defense Military Unaccompanied Housing Improvement
Fund ...............................................................................................................
Administrative Provisions ................................................................................
Title II:
Department of Veterans Affairs:
Hearing ......................................................................................................
Summary of Committee Recommendations ............................................
Department Overview ...............................................................................
Veterans Benefits Administration ...................................................................
Compensation and Pensions .....................................................................
Readjustment Benefits ..............................................................................
Veterans Insurance and Indemnities ......................................................
Veterans Housing Benefit Program Fund ...............................................
Vocational Rehabilitation Loans Program Account ................................
Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program Account ..................
General Operating Expenses, Veteran Benefits Administration ...........
Veterans Health Administration .....................................................................
Medical Services ........................................................................................
Medical Community Care .........................................................................
Medical Support and Compliance ............................................................
Medical Facilities ......................................................................................
Medical and Prosthetic Research .............................................................
Medical Care Cost Recovery Collections ..................................................
Medical Care Collection Fund—Revenues Applied ................................
National Cemetery Administration .................................................................
Departmental Administration .........................................................................
General Administration ............................................................................
Board of Veterans Appeals .......................................................................
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Title II—Continued
Departmental Administration —Continued
Information Technology Systems .............................................................
Veterans Electronic Health Record ..........................................................
Office of Inspector General .......................................................................
Construction, Major Projects ....................................................................
Construction, Minor Projects ....................................................................
Grants for Construction of State Extended Care Facilities ...................
Grants for Construction of Veterans Cemeteries ....................................
Cost of War Toxic Exposures Fund ..........................................................
Administrative Provisions ................................................................................
Title III:American Battle Monuments Commission:
Salaries and Expenses ..............................................................................
Foreign Currency Fluctuations ................................................................
United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims: Salaries and Expenses .............................................................................................................
Department of Defense—Civil: Cemeterial Expenses, Army: .......................
Salaries and Expenses ..............................................................................
Construction ...............................................................................................
Armed Forces Retirement Home: Trust Fund ...............................................
Administrative Provision .................................................................................
Title IV:
General Provisions
Program, Project, and Activity ...............................................................................
Compliance With Paragraph 7, Rule XVI, of the Standing Rules of the
Senate ...................................................................................................................
Compliance With Paragraph 7(c), Rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the
Senate ...................................................................................................................
Compliance With Paragraph 12, Rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the
Senate ...................................................................................................................
Budgetary Impact of Bill .........................................................................................
Military Construction Project Listing by Location ................................................
Disclosure of Congressionally Directed Spending Items ......................................
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TITLE IMILITARY CONSTRUCTIONHEARING

The Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs,
and Related Agencies held one hearing related to the fiscal year
2025 military construction budget request. Witnesses included representatives of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space
Force, and the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

The fiscal year 2025 budget request for military construction andfamily housing totals $17,545,079,000. The Committee recommends$19,307,000,000, which is $1,761,921,000 above the President’s
budget request.
REPROGRAMMING GUIDELINES

The following reprogramming guidelines apply for all military
construction and family housing projects. A project or account (including the sub-elements of an account) which has been specificallyreduced by the Congress in acting on the budget request is considered to be a congressional interest item and as such, prior approvalis required. Accordingly, no reprogrammings to an item specificallyreduced below the threshold by the Congress are permitted.
Recognizing the increased cost and complexity of military construction projects, the Committee supports increasing the reprogramming threshold to enable the Department to be more agile
and reduce delays associated with cost overruns. The reprogramming criteria that apply to military construction projects, as well
as new housing construction projects and improvements, is$10,000,000 or 25 percent of the funded amount, whichever is less.
To provide the Services the flexibility to proceed with construction
contracts without disruption or delay, the costs associated with environmental hazard remediation such as asbestos removal, radon
abatement, lead-based paint removal or abatement, and any otherlegislated environmental hazard remediation may be excluded, provided that such remediation requirements could not be reasonably
anticipated at the time of the budget submission. This exclusion
applies to projects authorized in this budget year, as well as
projects authorized in prior years for which construction has notbeen completed.
Furthermore, in instances where prior approval of a reprogramming request for a project or account has been received from theCommittee, the adjusted amount approved becomes the new basefor any future increase or decrease via below-threshold(4)

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reprogrammings (provided that the project or account is not a congressional interest item as defined above).
In addition to these guidelines, the Services are directed to adhere to the guidance for military construction reprogrammings andnotifications, including the pertinent statutory authorities contained in Department of Defense [DoD] Financial Management
Regulation 7000.14–R and relevant updates and policy memoranda.
Facility Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization [FSRM].—
The Department of Defense is directed to continue describing onform 1390 the backlog of FSRM requirements at installations with
future construction projects. For troop housing requests, form 1391
should describe any FSRM conducted in the past 2 years. Likewise,
future requirements for unaccompanied housing at the corresponding installation should be included. Additionally, the forms
should include English equivalent measurements for projects presented in metric measurement. Rules for funding repairs of facilities under the Operation and Maintenance accounts are described
below:(1) components of the facility may be repaired by replacement. Such replacement can be up to current standards orcodes;(2) interior arrangements and restorations may be included
as repair;(3) additions and new facilities may be done concurrently
with repair projects, as long as the final conjunctively funded
project is a complete and usable facility; and(4) the appropriate Service Secretary shall notify the appropriate committees prior to carrying out any repair project withan estimated cost in excess of $7,500,000.
Design Funding.—The Committee acknowledges that the Department has clarified what construction activities fall under advancedplanning, which is funded through the Operation and Maintenanceaccounts, and which are tied to facility design, which is funded
under ‘‘planning and design’’ in the Military Construction accounts.
To more appropriately reflect DoD activities being appropriated forwithin this bill, the Committee will now refer to ‘‘design’’ funding
instead of ‘‘planning and design’’.
Strategic Construction in the Indo-Pacific Region.—The Committee continues to support efforts to execute emergent requirements and accelerate construction investments in the Indo-PacificCommand [INDOPACOM] region and has provided additional resources above the President’s budget request over the past 5 years
for this purpose. As such, the Committee provides an additional$53,000,000 for design and authorized major construction that support INDOPACOM objectives in the region.
Military Installation Resilience.—Since fiscal year 2020, the Committee has provided dedicated design and unspecified minor construction funding to support military installation resilience. The
Committee encourages the services to continue to develop their Installation Climate Resilience Plans and to utilize these documents
and identify associated infrastructure requirements that can be addressed through this funding. The Committee believes that such investments are critical to installation readiness and therefore pro-6
vides $30,000,000 in Section 128 to continue to develop and execute
projects that will directly enhance military installation resilience.
Child Development Centers [CDCs].—The Committee continues torecognize the importance of access to childcare in improving both
readiness and quality of life for servicemembers and their families.
In order to help address the capacity shortfall and construct modern facilities, in addition to providing $133,000,000 for the CDC
projects included in the President’s request, the bill provides an additional $31,600,000 in design and major construction funding forthree additional projects.
Defense of Guam Infrastructure.—The Committee supports theoverarching mission of the Enhanced Integrated Air & Missile Defense [EIAMD] system on Guam and recognizes the significant associated environmental, planning, and construction activities thatmust be undertaken to stand up the program. However, the Committee is concerned about the near-term executability of the fulllevel of funding requested and provides a level which it believes ismore realistic given the current progress of the program, allocatingexcess funding to the Missile Defense Agency [MDA] design account. The Committee strongly encourages MDA, the Departmentsof the Army and Navy, and other DoD stakeholders to move expeditiously to meet National Environmental Policy Act requirements.
Furthermore, in addition to beddown of the missile system, the
EIAMD program requires investments in support infrastructure forthe personnel and equipment that will be operating it. The Committee notes with concern that such base operations construction is
not scheduled to be requested until fiscal year 2026 at the earliest,
which will delay personnel beddown or require the use of facilities
that are not mission-capable or are improperly configured to support EIAMD.
Military Construction Funding Initiatives.—The bill includes$549,421,000 in Section 124 to address important unfunded priorities and cost to completes included in DoD’s unfunded priority lists
provided to Congress.
Congressionally Directed Spending.—The Committee includes
Congressionally Directed Spending for design, unspecified minor
construction, and major construction in accordance with Senate
Rule XLIV. DoD is directed to carry out funding for projects as
identified in tables under each relevant account header.
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION OVERVIEWAppropriations, 2024 ............................................................................. $15,690,070,000
Budget estimate, 2025 ........................................................................... 15,561,215,000
Committee recommendation ................................................................. 16,615,215,000
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNTS—PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The military construction appropriation provides for acquisition,
construction, installation, and equipment of temporary or permanent public works, military installations, facilities, and real property for the Department of Defense. This appropriation also funds
infrastructure projects and programs required to support bases andinstallations around the world.

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MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, ARMY
Appropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

$2,022,775,000
2,311,157,000
2,380,477,000

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends $2,380,477,000 for Military Construction, Army for fiscal year 2025. This amount is $357,702,000
above the fiscal year 2024 enacted level and $69,320,000 above thebudget request. Within the total for Military Construction, Army,$186,820,000 is for the following projects in the following amounts:
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, ARMY
[In thousands of dollars]
State

Location

Project

Alabama .......................

Fort Novosel .........................

Alabama .......................

Fort Novosel .........................

Alabama .......................
Alabama .......................

Fort Novosel .........................
Fort Novosel .........................

Alabama .......................
Alaska ...........................
Alaska ...........................
Arizona ..........................

Fort Novosel .........................
Fort Wainwright ...................
Fort Wainwright ...................
Yuma Proving Ground ..........

Georgia .........................

Fort Stewart .........................

Georgia .........................
Hawaii ..........................
Illinois ...........................
Illinois ...........................

Fort Stewart/Hunter Army
Airfield.
Pohakuloa Training Area .....
Rock Island Arsenal .............
Rock Island Arsenal .............

Crash/Rescue Station at Hatch Army Heliport:
Minor Construction.
Crash/Rescue Station at Tabernacle Stagefield:
Minor Construction.
Flat Iron Support Facility: Minor Construction .........
Flight Control Tower—Hanchey Army Airfield: Design.
Installation Service Node Facility: Design ................
Dining Facility: Design .............................................
Tactical Equipment Maintenance Facility: Design ...
Radar Operations & Maintenance Facility: Minor
Construction.
Enlisted Unaccompanied Personnel Barracks(PN96725): Design.
SOF Military Working Dog Kennel Facility: Design ...

Kansas ..........................

Fort Leavenworth .................

Kansas ..........................
Kansas ..........................
Kentucky .......................
Kentucky .......................
Kentucky .......................
Louisiana ......................
Mississippi ...................

Fort Leavenworth .................
Fort Leavenworth .................
Blue Grass Army Depot .......
Fort Campbell ......................
Fort Campbell ......................
Fort Johnson .........................
Army Engineer Research andDevelopment Center.
White Sands Missile Range
Fort Drum .............................
Fort Drum .............................
Fort Drum .............................
Fort Drum .............................
Yakima Training Center .......

New Mexico ...................
New York ......................
New York ......................
New York ......................
New York ......................
Washington ...................

Amount

6,500
6,600
5,500
1,300
2,600
7,700
10,8006,000
10,5001,230

Airfield Operations Building .....................................
Forging Equipment Annex: Minor Construction ........
New Weapons Quality Assurance/Calibration Facility: Minor Construction.
B95 Fire Station Truck Bay Addition: Minor Construction.
Fire Station Headquarters: Design ...........................
Functional Fitness Center: Design ...........................
Military Container Production Facility: Design .........
Foundry Training Facility: Minor Construction .........
Modernized Hangar: Design ......................................
Rotational Unit Billeting Area: Design .....................
Jet Engine Thermal Simulator: Design .....................

20,0005,000
4,250

North Range Mission Control Center: Design ..........
Aircraft Maintenance Hangar Addition: Design .......
Field Artillery Vehicle Storage Sheds: Design ..........
Fire Station 3 (WSAAF): Design ................................
ORTC Transient Training Barracks: Design ..............
Wastewater Treatment Plant: Design .......................

3,330
9,300
800
2,760
7,790
6,460

8,200
1,800
1,700
27,000
8,100
11,0009,900
700Further detail of the Committee’s recommendation is provided in
the State table at the end of this report.
Air Traffic Control Towers.—The Committee continues to recognize the importance of Army air traffic control towers, which are
the nerve center for an air installation complex and are critical tooperational success. However, some current Army towers are antiquated and unsafe. The Committee encourages the Army to allo-

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requests.
White Sands Missile Range Energy Infrastructure.—The Committee acknowledges that power outages at White Sands Missile
Range [WSMR] lead to training delays and impact range mission
readiness. The Committee encourages U.S. Army Headquarters towork with WSMR to find a mutually agreeable solution to the energy infrastructure needs on the installation. The Committee also
directs the U.S. Army to provide a report on mutually agreed uponsolution(s) to the energy infrastructure needs of WSMR no later
than 120 days after the enactment of this act.
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS
Appropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

$5,531,369,000
4,540,899,000
4,874,699,000

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends $4,874,699,000 for Military Construction, Navy and Marine Corps for fiscal year 2025. This
amount is $333,800,000 above the budget request. Within the total
for Military Construction, Navy and Marine Corps, $333,800,000 is
for the following projects in the following amounts:
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS[In thousands of dollars]
State

Location

Project

Arizona ..........................

Marine Corps Air Station
Yuma.
Marine Corps Air Station
Yuma.
Naval Submarine Base New
London.
Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam.
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head.
Marine Corps Air Station
Beaufort.
Marine Corps Base Quantico
Naval Air Station Oceana ....
Norfolk Naval Shipyard ........

UDP Transient Barracks: Design ..............................

3,800

Water Treatment Plant .............................................

90,000Submarine Storage, Maintenance & Operations Facility: Design.
(Red Hill) Water Treatment Plant .............................

3,200
90,000Parking Structure: Design ........................................
Contained Burn Facility ............................................

9,500
50,000Aircraft Maintenance Hangar: Cost to Complete .....

61,700Child Development Center: Design ...........................
Unaccompanied Housing: Design .............................
Child Development Center: Design ...........................

8,200
16,0001,400

Arizona ..........................
Connecticut ..................
Hawaii ..........................
Maine ............................
Maryland .......................
South Carolina .............
Virginia .........................
Virginia .........................
Virginia .........................

AmountFurther detail of the Committee’s recommendation is provided in
the State table at the end of this report.
Naval Shipyard Modernization.—The Navy’s four public shipyards perform a vital role in national defense by executing maintenance on submarines and aircraft carriers in order to provide combat-ready ships to the fleet. The Committee supports the Department’s Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Plan [SIOP] and believes the restoration of deferred maintenance availabilities alongwith the public shipyard dry dock investments identified under theplan are critical. The Committee urges the Secretary of the Navyto prioritize the timely funding of public shipyard infrastructure, inparticular, the dry dock and shore infrastructure necessary to sup-9
port critical maintenance of surface and submarine fleets. Further,as SIOP continues to refine requirements and synchronize construction activities, the Committee encourages the Department of
the Navy to make timely decisions to ensure future maintenanceschedules are not interrupted. In particular, as the Navy considers
the way forward on the Multi-Mission Dry Dock at Puget Sound
Naval Shipyard, the Committee encourages the Department to consider opportunities to pull forward elements of the project which
can be responsibly separated out into complete and usable facilities.
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE
Appropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

$2,741,424,000
3,187,126,000
3,549,626,000

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends $3,549,626,000 for Military Construction, Air Force for fiscal year 2025. This amount is$808,202,000 above the fiscal year 2024 enacted level and$362,500,000 above the budget request. Within the total for Military Construction, Air Force, $366,000,000 is for the following
projects in the following amounts:
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE[In thousands of dollars]
State

Location

Project

Alaska ...........................
Alaska ...........................
Alaska ...........................

Joint Mobility Center Expansion: Design ..................
Permanent Party Dormitory: Design .........................
Precision Guided Munitions Complex: Design ..........

5,800
6,700
15,600Multi-Domain Operations Complex ...........................
Power Independence .................................................
General Purpose Maintenance Hangar: Design ........

44,00060,0007,000

Nebraska ......................

Offutt Air Force Base ...........

Nevada .........................
New Mexico ...................
New Mexico ...................

Nellis Air Force Base ...........
Cannon Air Force Base ........
Cannon Air Force Base ........

New Mexico ...................
North Carolina ..............

Holloman Air Force Base .....
Seymour Johnson Air ForceBase.
Wright-Patterson Air ForceBase.
Wright-Patterson Air ForceBase.
Wright-Patterson Air Force
Base.
Altus Air Force Base ............
Fairchild Air Force Base ......
Fairchild Air Force Base ......

Mobility Processing Center/War Reserve Material
Warehouse: Design.
Child Development Center ........................................
Air Traffic Control Tower ..........................................
Consolidated Training Complex/Professional Development Center: Design.
Survivable Airborne Operations Center Complex:
Design.
Regional Communications Center: Design ...............
ADAL Security Forces Facility: Minor Construction ...
Special Operations Forces DAGRE Facility: Minor
Construction.
Holloman High-Speed Test Track: Design ................
Combat Arms Training and Maintenance Complex

11,000Louisiana ......................
Mississippi ...................
Nebraska ......................

Eielson Air Force Base .........
Eielson Air Force Base .........
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.
Beale Air Force Base ...........
Buckley Space Force Base ...
Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam.
Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam.
Barksdale Air Force Base ....
Keesler Air Force Base .........
Offutt Air Force Base ...........

California ......................
Colorado .......................
Hawaii ..........................
Hawaii ..........................

Ohio ..............................
Ohio ..............................
Ohio ..............................
Oklahoma .....................
Washington ...................
Washington ...................

Amount22,00025,0006,000
70,000
3,500
4,000
7,200
22,40015,000

Advanced Materials Research Laboratory—C2A:
Design.
Dormitory: Design .....................................................

9,200
3,400

U.S. Space Force Intelligence Center: Design ..........

19,000Main Gate Entry Control Facility: Design .................
KC–135 ADAL Aircraft Parts Warehouse: Design .....
Taxilane Pull-Through Spots: Design .......................

2,200
2,500
4,500

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Further detail of the Committee’s recommendation is provided in
the State table at the end of this report.
Air Force Special Operations Command Power Projection Infrastructure.—In July 2023 the Air Force informed the Committee ofits decision to establish the 492nd Special Operations Wing at
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base as an Air Force Special Operations
Command Power Projection Wing, which requires infrastructure investments as more than a half dozen squadrons will be relocatedto and activated at the installation. The Committee expects thisplan to be carried out as communicated and encourages the Air
Force, in collaboration with Special Operations Command, to work
expeditiously to identify and program military construction requirements in order to meet established beddown and operational
timelines. Furthermore, the Committee directs the Air Force to immediately communicate any deviations from the final decision withregards to composition of the Wing or capability delays, and tobrief the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congressno later than 90 days after enactment of this act on any requirements identified after submission of the fiscal year 2025 budget request for operational or base support infrastructure.
Hypersonic Labs.—The Committee continues to recognize the importance of Air Force hypersonic test range facilities and that investment is needed in testing infrastructure to support critical
hypersonic weapons development. The Committee encourages the
Department to make investments in its testing infrastructure, including basic water and energy capacity, turbine propulsion cycles,
and laboratory infrastructure, in order to advance existing capabilities and develop a wide range of new capabilities to compete withadvanced adversaries.
Global Strike Command Entry Control Points.—The Committee
encourages Air Force Global Strike Command to leverage minor
military construction funding to enhance efficiency and decrease
operational risk at the entry points to weapons storage areas.
Long Range Stand Off Infrastructure.—The Committee notesthat Air Force efforts to construct weapons generation facilities[WGF] have incurred significant cost and schedule delays and isconcerned that similar challenges could delay the entry into serviceof the Long Range Stand Off [LRSO] weapon. Therefore, in addition to the WGF quarterly status updates, the Committee directs
the Secretary of the Air Force to provide a report within 120 daysof enactment of this act that outlines a construction schedule that
ensures at least two domestic bases have the facilities necessary tooperate and maintain the LRSO when the Air Force takes deliveryof the weapons system.
B–21 Infrastructure.—The Committee recognizes the importanceof environmental protection shelters that help protect aircraft fromextreme weather but is concerned about the suitability of opensided shelters for B–21 bomber aircraft operating out of installations that are at-risk of severe weather events. The Committee supports developing and incorporating design elements to address severe weather resiliency, specifically to protect the safety of airmen,
protect the lifespan of the B–21 aircraft and its low-observablecoating, and promote high mission capable rates. The Committee
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overhead protection that could be used in environmental protection
shelters to protect aircraft and airmen in extreme weather events.
Spaceport Infrastructure.—The Committee recognizes the importance of investing in spaceport infrastructure in order to accommodate an increase in national security launches in the coming years
and to ensure that such infrastructure is maintained, updated, andexpanded, where necessary. Therefore, the Committee directs theSpace Force to submit a report no later than 120 days after enactment of this act identifying spaceport infrastructure shortfalls, including an identification of military construction projects that are
deemed essential to accommodating increased launch cadence, andpotential avenues to address identified shortfalls.
Air Force Civil Engineer Center.—The Committee is aware that
the Air Force is evaluating options to improve engineering supervision and oversight, and budgeting, related to overseas projects
where it is the designated DoD Construction Agent. The Committee
is supportive of this endeavor in these limited circumstances andencourages the Air Force to communicate any proposals to theCommittees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress.
Child Development Centers.—The Air Force has numerous unfunded child development centers that are at 35 percent design but
have not been prioritized for inclusion across the Future Years Defense Program [FYDP]. Recognizing that the FYDP is a working
document which is updated annually, the Committee is concernedthat the lack of inclusion of these and related projects in prior
FYDPs has a negative impact on the ability of the Air Force tofund new childcare facilities. Therefore, the Committee encourages
the Air Force to better incorporate child development center programming into its future FYDPs.
Sentinel Infrastructure Costs.—The Committee is concerned that,
despite significant increases in the estimated costs to replacelaunch facility [LF] infrastructure to support the Sentinel program,the Air Force has not fully assessed the condition of each Minuteman III LF, and therefore directs the Secretary of the Air Force toprovide a briefing on the service’s efforts to assess the condition ofexisting Minuteman III LF infrastructure, including the number of
LFs it has assessed to date, plans to conduct additional LF assessments as part of the restructuring of the Sentinel program, and theestimated cost of completing assessments of all 450 LFs.
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, DEFENSE-WIDE(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)

Appropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

$3,161,782,000
3,733,163,000
3,601,163,000

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends $3,601,163,000 for projects considered within the Military Construction, Defense-Wide account for
fiscal year 2025. This amount is $439,381,000 above the fiscal year
2024 enacted level. Within the total for Military Construction, Defense-Wide, $4,000,000 is for the following projects in the following
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MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, DEFENSE-WIDE[In thousands of dollars]
State

Location

Project

AmountMississippi ...................
Oregon ..........................

Key Field ..............................
Klamath Falls Airport—
Kingsley Field.

Upgrade Fuel Hydrant System: Design .....................
Fuel Facility: Design .................................................

1,000
3,000

Further detail of the Committee’s recommendation is provided in
the State table at the end of this report.
Linear Generators.—The Committee is aware of linear generator
technology that could improve grid resilience and energy efficiency.
The Committee encourages the Department to explore the potential
applicability of this technology and directs the Secretary of Defense
to submit a report no later than 120 days after enactment of thisact detailing the potential use of linear generators on military installations, limitations to incorporating this technology into existing or new energy systems, and any other relevant information.
Innovative Construction Materials.—The Joint Explanatory
Statement accompanying Public Law 117–328 included a reporting
requirement directing the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment to provide a report to theCommittees on its efforts to incorporate sustainable products into
the Unified Facilities Criteria and Unified Facilities Guide Specifications, integrate these materials into project designs, and resources needed to accomplish these efforts. The Committee eagerly
awaits delivery of that report.
Joint Spectrum Center.—The Committee is encouraged by theplans proposed by the DoD to relocate the Joint Spectrum Centerfrom its existing location in Annapolis, Maryland to a modern andsecure facility on Fort Meade. The Committee urges the Department to provide a plan to allocate the necessary resources to complete the relocation as soon as possible.
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
Appropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

$620,647,000
362,129,000
456,459,000

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends $456,459,000 for Military Construction, Army National Guard for fiscal year 2025. This amount is$94,330,000 above the budget request. Within the total for Military
Construction, Army National Guard, $101,330,000 is for the following projects in the following amounts:
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, ARMY NATIONAL GUARD[In thousands of dollars]
State

Location

Project

Connecticut ..................
Delaware .......................
Illinois ...........................

Groton ..................................
Dagsboro ..............................
Marseilles Training Center ..

Maine ............................

Saco .....................................

Aircraft Maintenance Hangar: Design ......................
Dagsboro Readiness Center: Minor Construction .....
Marseilles Training Center Range Renovation:
Minor Construction.
Southern Maine Readiness Center: Design ..............

Amount

6,500
7,500
4,300
800

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MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, ARMY NATIONAL GUARD—Continued[In thousands of dollars]
State

Location

Project

Maine ............................
Maryland .......................
Michigan .......................
Nebraska ......................

Woodville ..............................
Hagerstown ..........................
Olympia Armory ....................
Hastings ...............................

1,000
2,470
4,400
5,900

New Hampshire ............

Concord ................................

New Hampshire ............

Pembrooke ............................

Oregon ..........................

Naval Weapons Systems
Training Facility
Boardman.
Fort Indiantown Gap Training Site.
North Kingstown ..................

Automated Qualification Training Range: Design ....
Field Maintenance Shop: Design ..............................
Readiness Center Addition/Alteration: Design .........
Collective Training Unaccompanied Housing: Minor
Construction.
Lakota Hangar Addition and Environmental Upgrades: Design.
Readiness Center Addition/Alteration: Minor Construction.
Multi-Purpose Machine Gun Range: Design ............

Ready Building: Design ............................................

3,250

National Guard Readiness Center: Cost to Complete.
Readiness Center: Design ........................................
Controlled Humidity Warehouse: Minor Construction
National Guard Readiness Center: Design ...............
Fire Station Support Building: Minor Construction ..
General Instruction Building: Design .......................
National Guard/Reserve Center Building: Design ....

16,000Physical Fitness Center (Multipurpose Building):
Design.
National Guard Readiness Center: Design ...............
National Guard Readiness Center: Design ...............
National Guard Readiness Center: Design ...............

2,500

Pennsylvania ................
Rhode Island ................
Vermont ........................
Washington ...................
West Virginia ................
West Virginia ................
West Virginia ................
West Virginia ................
West Virginia ................
Wisconsin .....................
Wisconsin .....................
Wisconsin .....................

St. Albans ............................
Tacoma ................................
Bluefield ...............................
Camp Dawson ......................
Camp Dawson-Kingwood .....
Joint Forces Headquarters—
Charleston.
Joint Forces Headquarters—
Charleston.
Black River Falls .................
Wausau ................................
Wisconsin Rapids ................

Amount

1,200
6,500
1,690

4,030
6,000
4,000
6,000
1,200
1,400

2,600
7,150
4,940

Further detail of the Committee’s recommendation is provided in
the State table at the end of this report.
Lodging Facilities.—The Committee continues to highlight lodging shortfalls near Army National Guard training centers that support training and readiness activities as well as support training
for outside agencies. The Committee encourages the Army National
Guard to allocate appropriate funding towards lodging requirements in future budget requests.
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR NATIONAL GUARD
Appropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

$295,526,000
190,792,000
307,792,000

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends $307,792,000 for Military Construction, Air National Guard for fiscal year 2025. This amount is$12,266,000 above the fiscal year 2024 enacted level and$117,000,000 above the budget request. Within the total for Military Construction, Air National Guard, $113,000,000 is for the following projects in the following amounts:

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MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR NATIONAL GUARD[In thousands of dollars]
State

Location

Project

Arizona ..........................

Morris Air National GuardBase.
New Castle County Airport ..
Louisville International Airport-Standiford Fld.
Bangor International Airport

Base Entry Complex: Cost to Complete ...................

7,000

Entry Control Facility: Minor Construction ...............
C–130J ADAL Fuel Cell Hangar: Minor Construction

8,000
8,500

Aircraft Maintenance Squadron/Aircraft Ground
Equipment Facility: Design.
Fuel Cell Hangar .......................................................
C–130J Fuel Cell Maintenance Hangar: Design ......

800
50,0004,300

Fuel Cell/Corrosion Control Hangar: Design .............
Maintenance Hangar: Design ...................................
Aircraft Parking Ramp Extension: Design ................

5,000
5,000
1,000

Aircraft Support Equipment and Engine Facility:
Design.
Fuel Cell Hangar: Design .........................................

2,000
3,000

Fighter Operations Facility: Design ..........................

3,400

Aircraft Shelter MCCA: Design .................................

4,300

Entry Control Facility: Minor Construction ...............

5,000

National Guard/Reserve Center (ANG Cost Share):Minor Construction.

5,700

Delaware .......................
Kentucky .......................
Maine ............................
Maine ............................
Minnesota .....................
Mississippi ...................
Mississippi ...................
Nevada .........................
Nevada .........................
Nevada .........................
New Jersey ....................
Oregon ..........................
Pennsylvania ................
Washington ...................

Bangor International Airport
Minneapolis St Paul International Airport.
Key Field ..............................
Key Field ..............................
Reno-Tahoe International
Airport.
Reno-Tahoe International
Airport.
Reno-Tahoe International
Airport.
Atlantic City International
Airport.
Klamath Falls Airport—
Kingsley Field.
Pittsburgh International Airport.
Camp Murray .......................

AmountFurther detail of the Committee’s recommendation is provided in
the State table at the end of this report.
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, ARMY RESERVE
Appropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

$151,076,000
255,032,000
375,682,000

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends $375,682,000 for Military Construction, Army Reserve for fiscal year 2025. This amount is$224,606,000 above the fiscal year 2024 enacted level and$120,650,000 above the budget request. Within the total for Military Construction, Army Reserve, $120,650,000 is for the following
projects in the following amounts:
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, ARMY RESERVE[In thousands of dollars]
State

Location

Project

AmountCalifornia ......................
Georgia .........................

Army Reserve Center: Design ...................................
Army Reserve Center ................................................

3,750
40,000Kentucky .......................
Pennsylvania ................

Bell .......................................
Marine Corps Logistics Base
Albany.
Fort Knox ..............................
New Castle ...........................

75,0001,750

Wisconsin .....................

Manitowoc ............................

Aviation Support Facility ..........................................
Area Maintenance Support Activity and Land: Design.
Army Reserve Vehicle Maintenance Shop: Design ...

150

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Further detail of the Committee’s recommendation is provided in
the State table at the end of this report.
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, NAVY RESERVE
Appropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

$51,291,000
29,829,000
29,829,000

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends $29,829,000 for Military Construction, Navy Reserve for fiscal year 2025. This amount is equal to thebudget request. Further detail of the Committee’s recommendation
is provided in the State table at the end of this report.
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE RESERVE
Appropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

$331,572,000
69,263,000
107,663,000

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends $107,663,000 for Military Construction, Air Force Reserve for fiscal year 2025. This amount is$38,400,000 above the budget request. Within the total for Military
Construction, Air Force Reserve, $38,400,000 is for the following
projects in the following amounts:
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE RESERVE[In thousands of dollars]
State

Location

Project

New York ......................

Niagara Falls Air Reserve
Station.
Joint Base Charleston ..........

TWY A4 and Runway 28R Overrun: Design ..............

5,400

Aeromedical Evacuation Facility ...............................

33,000South Carolina .............

AmountFurther detail of the Committee’s recommendation is provided in
the State table at the end of this report.
NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATIONSECURITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM

Appropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

$293,434,000
433,864,000
433,864,000

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThe North Atlantic Treaty Organization [NATO] appropriation
provides for the U.S. cost share of the NATO Security Investment
Program for the acquisition and construction of military facilities
and installations (including international military headquarters)
and for related expenses for the collective defense of the NATO
Treaty area.

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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends $433,864,000 for the NATO Security
Investment Program for fiscal year 2025. This amount is equal tothe budget request.
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BASE CLOSURE ACCOUNT
Appropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

$489,174,000
447,961,000
497,961,000

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Section 2711 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2014 (Public Law 112–239) consolidated the Base Closure Account 1990 and the Base Closure Account 2005 into a single Department of Defense Base Closure Account. The Base Closure Account provides for cleanup and disposal of property consistent withthe four closure rounds required by the base closure acts of 1988
and 1990, and with the 2005 closure round required by the Defense
Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (10 U.S.C. 2687 note).
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends a total of $497,961,000 for the Department of Defense Base Closure Account for fiscal year 2025.
This amount is $50,000,000 above the budget request.
Environmental Remediation.—The Committee continues to recognize that the Services have active costs associated with ordnancedisposal and environmental clean-up, to include per- andpolyfluoroalkyl substance contamination, at dozens of realigned orclosed installations. Therefore, the Committee provides an additional $50,000,000 to help remediate hazardous environmentalsites at installations closed under previous Base Closure and Realignment rounds. The Committee directs the Secretary of Defense,in coordination with the Service Secretaries, to provide a spendplan for these additional funds to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress no later than 60 days after enactment of this act.
FAMILY HOUSING OVERVIEWAppropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

$1,970,255,000
1,983,367,000
1,983,367,000

FAMILY HOUSING ACCOUNTS—PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Family Housing appropriation provides funds for militaryfamily housing construction activities, operation and maintenance,
the Family Housing Improvement Fund, and the Homeowners Assistance Program. Construction accounts provide funding for new
construction, improvements and the Federal Government share of
housing privatization. Operation and maintenance accounts fundcosts associated with the maintenance and leasing of military family housing, including utilities, services, management, and furnishings.

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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends $1,983,367,000 for Family Housing
Construction, Operation and Maintenance, and the Department’s
family housing improvement fund for fiscal year 2025. This amountis equal to the budget request.
FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, ARMY
Appropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

$304,895,000
276,647,000
276,647,000

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends $276,647,000 for Family Housing
Construction, Army for fiscal year 2025. This amount is equal tothe budget request. Further detail of the Committee’s recommendation is provided in the State table at the end of this report.
FAMILY HOUSING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, ARMY
Appropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

$395,485,000
475,611,000
475,611,000

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends $475,611,000 for Family Housing
Operation and Maintenance, Army for fiscal year 2025. This
amount is equal to the budget request.
FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS
Appropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

$277,142,000
245,742,000
245,742,000

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends $245,742,000 for Family Housing
Construction, Navy and Marine Corps for fiscal year 2025. This
amount is equal to the budget request. Further detail of the Committee’s recommendation is provided in the State table at the endof this report.
FAMILY HOUSING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, NAVY AND
MARINE CORPS
Appropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

$373,854,000
377,217,000
377,217,000

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends $377,217,000 for Family Housing
Operation and Maintenance, Navy and Marine Corps for fiscal year
2025. This amount is equal to the budget request.
Naval Station Great Lakes.—The Committee is concerned about
the limited military family housing available at Naval Station [NS]Great Lakes and the resulting reliance on civilian housing, as wellas the impact of condemned housing on the safety and security of

18the local community. The Committee directs the Secretary of theNavy to provide a report no later than 90 days after enactment of
this act to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses ofCongress on the Department’s plans to address housing capacity
and condition shortfalls at NS Great Lakes, to include identifying
any associated funding costs for remediation and/or disposal ofproperty, and an anticipated timeline. The report should also include an assessment of the feasibility and impact of a new housing
construction project to accommodate accompanied service members.
FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE
Appropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

$237,097,000
221,549,000
221,549,000

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends $221,549,000 for Family Housing
Construction, Air Force for fiscal year 2025. This amount is equal
to the budget request. Further detail of the Committee’s recommendation is provided in the State table at the end of this report.
FAMILY HOUSING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR FORCE
Appropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

$324,386,000
326,250,000
326,250,000

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends $326,250,000 for Family Housing
Operation and Maintenance, Air Force for fiscal year 2025. This
amount is equal to the budget request.
FAMILY HOUSING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, DEFENSE-WIDE
Appropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

$50,785,000
52,156,000
52,156,000

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends $52,156,000 for Family Housing Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide for fiscal year 2025. This
amount is equal to the budget request.
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FAMILY HOUSING IMPROVEMENT FUND
Appropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

$6,611,000
8,195,000
8,195,000

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Family Housing Improvement Fund appropriation provides
for the Department of Defense to undertake housing initiatives andto provide an alternative means of acquiring and improving military family housing and supporting facilities. This account provides
seed money for housing privatization initiatives.

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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends $8,195,000 for the Family Housing
Improvement Fund for fiscal year 2025. This amount is equal tothe budget request.
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MILITARY UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING
IMPROVEMENT FUND
Appropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

$496,000
497,000
497,000

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Military Unaccompanied Housing Improvement Fund appropriation provides for the Department of Defense to undertake housing initiatives and to provide an alternative means of acquiring andimproving military unaccompanied housing and supporting facilities. This account provides seed money for housing privatization
initiatives.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends $497,000 for the Military Unaccompanied Housing Improvement Fund for fiscal year 2025. This
amount is equal to the budget request.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Sec. 101. The Committee includes a provision that restricts payments under a cost-plus-a-fixed-fee contract for work, except incases of contracts for environmental restoration at base closuresites.
Sec. 102. The Committee includes a provision that permits theuse of funds for the hire of passenger motor vehicles.
Sec. 103. The Committee includes a provision that permits theuse of funds for defense access roads.
Sec. 104. The Committee includes a provision that prohibits construction of new bases inside the continental United States forwhich specific appropriations have not been made.
Sec. 105. The Committee includes a provision that limits the useof funds for purchase of land or land easements.
Sec. 106. The Committee includes a provision that prohibits theuse of funds to acquire land, prepare a site, or install utilities forany family housing except housing for which funds have been madeavailable.
Sec. 107. The Committee includes a provision that limits the useof minor construction funds to transfer or relocate activities among
installations.
Sec. 108. The Committee includes a provision that prohibits the
procurement of steel unless American producers, fabricators, andmanufacturers have been allowed to compete.
Sec. 109. The Committee includes a provision that prohibits payments of real property taxes in foreign nations.
Sec. 110. The Committee includes a provision that prohibits construction of new bases overseas without prior notification.

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Sec. 111. The Committee includes a provision that establishes athreshold for American preference of $500,000 relating to architectand engineering services for overseas projects.
Sec. 112. The Committee includes a provision that establishes
preference for American contractors for military construction in the
United States territories and possessions in the Pacific, and on
Kwajalein Atoll, or in countries bordering the Arabian Gulf.
Sec. 113. The Committee includes a provision that requires notification of military exercises involving construction in excess of$100,000.
Sec. 114. The Committee includes a provision that permits funds
appropriated in prior years to be available for construction authorized during the current session of Congress.
Sec. 115. The Committee includes a provision that permits theuse of expired or lapsed funds to pay the cost of supervision for any
project being completed with lapsed funds.
Sec. 116. The Committee includes a provision that permits obligation of funds from more than one fiscal year to execute a construction project, provided that the total obligation for such projectis consistent with the total amount appropriated for the project.
Sec. 117. The Committee includes a provision that permits thetransfer of funds from Family Housing Construction accounts to
the DoD Family Housing Improvement Fund and from Military
Construction accounts to the DoD Military Unaccompanied Housing Improvement Fund.
Sec. 118. The Committee includes a provision that provides
transfer authority to the Homeowners Assistance Fund.
Sec. 119. The Committee includes a provision that requires allacts making appropriations for military construction be the solefunding source of all operation and maintenance for family housing,including flag and general officer quarters, and limits the repair onflag and general officer quarters to $35,000 per unit per year without prior notification to the congressional defense committees.
Sec. 120. The Committee includes a provision that provides authority to expend funds from the ‘‘Ford Island Improvement’’ account.
Sec. 121. The Committee includes a provision that allows thetransfer of expired funds to the Foreign Currency Fluctuation, Construction, Defense Account.
Sec. 122. The Committee includes a provision that allows the reprogramming of military construction and family housing construction funds among projects and activities within the account inwhich they are funded.
Sec. 123. The Committee includes a provision that prohibits theuse of funds in this title for design and construction of projects at
Arlington National Cemetery.
Sec. 124. The Committee includes a provision providing additional funds for unfunded military construction priorities.
Sec. 125. The Committee includes a provision directing all
amounts appropriated to military construction accounts be immediately available and allotted for the full scope of authorized
projects.
Sec. 126. The Committee includes a provision permitting the obligation of funds for fiscal year 2017, fiscal year 2018, fiscal year21
2019, and fiscal year 2020 projects for which the project authorization has not lapsed or has been extended.
Sec. 127. The Committee includes a provision defining the congressional defense committees.
Sec. 128. The Committee includes a provision providing additional funding for Military Installation Resilience.
Sec. 129. The Committee includes a provision providing additional funding for design and authorized major construction
projects at foreign military training sites.
Sec. 130. The Committee includes a provision prohibiting the useof funds in this act to close or realign Naval Station Guantanamo
Bay, Cuba.
Sec. 131. The Committee includes a provision providing fundingfor unfunded authorized major construction projects.

TITLE II
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRSHEARING

The Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs,
and Related Agencies held one hearing related to the Department
of Veterans Affairs’ budget request for fiscal year 2025 and fiscal
year 2026 advance appropriations. The subcommittee heard testimony from the Honorable Denis R. McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONSThe Committee recommendation includes $339,591,940,000 for
the Department of Veterans Affairs [VA] for fiscal year 2025, including$210,412,794,000
inmandatory
spending
and$129,179,146,000 in discretionary spending. The Committee also
recommends $222,227,506,000 in advance appropriations for mandatory benefits and $131,439,000,000 in advance appropriations forveterans medical care for fiscal year 2026.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEWThe Veterans Administration was established on July 21, 1930,
as an independent agency by Executive Order 5398, in accordancewith the act of July 3, 1930 (46 Stat. 1016). This act authorized thePresident to consolidate and coordinate Federal agencies speciallycreated for or concerned with the administration of laws providing
benefits to veterans, including the Veterans’ Bureau, the Bureau of
Pensions, and the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers.
On March 15, 1989, the Veterans Administration was elevated toCabinet level status as the Department of Veterans Affairs.
VA’s mission is to serve America’s veterans and their families as
their principal advocate in ensuring they receive the care, support,
and recognition they have earned in service to the Nation. As of
September 30, 2023, there were an estimated 18.2 million living
veterans residing in the United States, American Samoa, Guam,
the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. There were an estimated 21.5 million dependents (spouses
and dependent children) of living veterans, and there were about
600,000 survivors of deceased veterans receiving VA survivor benefits. Thus, approximately 40.3 million people, or 11.9 percent of thetotal estimated resident population of the United States, Puerto
Rico, U.S. Island Areas and U.S. citizens living abroad were recipients or potential recipients of veterans benefits from the Federal
Government. VA’s operating units include the Veterans Benefits
Administration, Veterans Health Administration, National Cemetery Administration, and staff support offices.
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The Veterans Benefits Administration [VBA] provides an integrated program of nonmedical veterans benefits. VBA administers
a broad range of benefits to veterans and other eligible beneficiaries through 4 district offices; 56 regional offices; 3 Pension
Management Centers; 6 Fiduciary Hubs; 2 Regional Education
Processing Offices; 8 Regional Loan Centers; 1 Insurance Center;and 1 National Contact Center. The benefits provided include compensation for service-connected disabilities; non-service-connectedpensions for veterans who meet certain wartime service, income
and net worth, age and/or disability requirements; vocational rehabilitation assistance; educational and training assistance; homebuying assistance; estate protection services for veterans underlegal disability; information and assistance through personalized
contacts; and 11 life insurance programs.
The Veterans Health Administration [VHA] develops, maintains,
and operates a national healthcare delivery system for eligible veterans; carries out a program of education and training ofhealthcare personnel; conducts medical research and development;
and furnishes health services to members of the Armed Forces during periods of war or national emergency. A system consisting of
18 Veterans Integrated Service Networks [VISN]; 145 VA Hospitals; 12 Health Care Centers; 289 Multi-Specialty CommunityBased Outpatient Clinics; 415 Primary Care Community-Based
Outpatient Clinics; 415 Outpatient Services Sites; 135 Community
Living Centers; 127 Mental Health Residential rehabilitation treatment programs; 300 readjustment counseling Vet Centers; and 83
Mobile Vet Centers is maintained to meet VA’s medical mission.
The National Cemetery Administration [NCA] provides for theinterment of the remains of eligible deceased servicemembers anddischarged veterans in any national cemetery with available grave
space; permanently maintains these graves; provides headstones
and markers for the graves of eligible persons in national and private cemeteries; administers the grant program for aid to States inestablishing, expanding, or improving State veterans cemeteries;
and provides certificates to families of deceased veterans recognizing their contributions and service to the Nation. In 2025, cemetery activities will encompass 158 national cemeteries and 35
cemeterial installations and their maintenance as national shrines.
Staff support offices include the Office of Inspector General,
Board of Veterans Appeals, and General Administration offices,which support the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Under Secretaryfor Benefits, Under Secretary for Health, Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs, and General Counsel.
VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION
Appropriations, 2024 .........................................................................
Advance Appropriations, 2025 .........................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ......................................................................
Committee recommendation, 2025 ...................................................
Budget estimate, advance appropriations, 2026 .............................
Committee recommendation, advance appropriations, 2026 .........

$176,750,703,000
195,845,439,000
18,928,355,000
18,928,355,000
222,227,506,000
222,227,506,000

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ADMINISTRATION OVERVIEWThe Veterans Benefits Administration is responsible for the payment of compensation and pension benefits to eligible service-connected disabled veterans, as well as education benefits and housing
loan guarantees.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

In fiscal year 2024, the Committee provided $195,845,439,000 in
advance appropriations for VBA for fiscal year 2025. This included$182,310,515,000 for Compensation and Pensions; $13,399,805,000
for Readjustment Benefits; and $135,199,422 for Veterans Insurance and Indemnities.
For fiscal year 2025, the Committee’s recommendation includes
an additional $9,820,699,000 for Compensations and Pensions; anadditional $2,657,656,000 for Readjustment Benefits; $319,596,460
for the Veterans Housing Benefit Program Fund administrative expenses; $64,431 for the Vocational Rehabilitation Loans Programaccount, with $493,868 for administrative expenses; $5,845,241 for
the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program account; and$4,035,000,000 for the General Operating Expenses, Veterans Benefits Administration account.
The Committee recommendation also provides $222,227,506,000
in advance appropriations for the Veterans Benefits Administration’s mandatory accounts for fiscal year 2026. This level may be
adjusted based on the results of the administration’s mid-session
review.
COMPENSATION AND PENSIONS(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)

Appropriations, 2024 .........................................................................
Advance Appropriations, 2025 .........................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ......................................................................
Committee recommendation, 2025 ...................................................
Budget estimate, advance appropriations, 2026 .............................
Committee recommendation, advance appropriations, 2026 .........

$161,850,524,000
182,310,515,000
9,820,699,000
9,820,699,000
204,481,753,000
204,481,753,000

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Compensation is payable to living veterans who have sufferedimpairment of earning power from service-connected disabilities.
The amount of compensation is based upon the impact of disabilities on a veteran’s earning capacity. Death compensation or dependency and indemnity compensation is payable to the surviving
spouses and dependents of veterans whose deaths occur while onactive duty or result from service-connected disabilities. A clothing
allowance may also be provided for veterans with a service-connected disability who use a prosthetic or orthopedic device. In fiscal
year 2025, the Department estimates it will obligate$188,743,668,000 for compensation payments to 6,312,645 veterans, 558,394 survivors, and 1,057 children receiving special benefits.
Pensions are an income security benefit payable to certain wartime veterans who are precluded from gainful employment due tonon-service-connected disabilities that render them permanently

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and totally disabled. The Veterans Education and Benefits Expansion Act of 2001 (Public Law 107–103), restored the automatic presumption of permanent and total non-service-connected disability
for purposes of awarding a pension to veterans age 65 and older,subject to the income limitations that apply to all pensioners.
Death pensions are payable to certain surviving spouses and children of deceased wartime veterans. The rate payable for both disability and death pensions is determined on the basis of the annual
income of the veteran or their survivors. In fiscal year 2025, theDepartment estimates that the pensions program will provide benefits to 129,417 veterans and 94,884 survivors totaling$3,038,638,000.
The Compensation and Pensions program funds certain burial
benefits on behalf of eligible deceased veterans. These benefits provide the purchase and transportation costs for headstones andmarkers, graveliners, and pre-placed crypts; and provide partial reimbursement for privately purchased outer burial receptacles. In
fiscal year 2025, the Department estimates the Compensation andPensions program will obligate $348,908,000 providing burial benefits. This funding will provide 40,183 burial allowances, 48,005 burial plot allowances, 60,512 service-connected death awards, 401,648
burial flags, 327,779 headstones or markers, 49,715 graveliners or
reimbursement for privately purchased outer burial receptacles,
232 caskets and urns for the internment of the remains of veterans
without next of kin, and 1,673 cremation urns and commemorativeplaques in lieu of furnishing a headstone or marker for an eligible
deceased individual not already buried who served in the Armed
Forces.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

In fiscal year 2024, the Committee provided an advance appropriation of $182,310,515,000 for fiscal year 2025 for the Compensation and Pensions account.
The Committee recommendation includes an additional$9,820,699,000 for fiscal year 2025 and an advance appropriationof $204,481,753,000 for the Compensation and Pensions account for
fiscal year 2026, as requested.
Oversight of Compensation and Pension [C&P] Exams.—The
Committee is aware that the Department has increasingly relied onoutside providers to conduct C&P exams. Additional oversight isnecessary to ensure veterans are receiving quality exams and thatthey are easily accessible. The Department should apply consistent
standards for timeliness and quality performance for both contract
providers and VHA providers. Additionally, VA should maintainstatistics regarding the rate and frequency with which contract
providers and VA render negative opinions regarding C&P exams
to monitor for trends. At a minimum, such statistics should containprovider name, facility, contractor or Federal employee status, andlist of conditions (with corresponding rate of diagnosis) for which
the provider performs C&P exams.
Further, the Department should utilize the terms of these contracts to institute more robust oversight mechanisms, including
setting up a process by which veterans can lodge complaints with
VBA that the agency then can resolve directly with the contractor.

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Additionally, the Committee directs VA to report to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress on steps it willtake to implement the recommendations in the VA Office of Inspector General’s report ‘‘The Medical Disability Examination Office
Needs to Better Monitor Mileage Requirements for Contract
Exams’’ dated April 20, 2023.
Unaccredited Claims Agents.—The Committee is concerned withthe proliferation of unaccredited entities, some of whom are aggressively marketing representational services to veterans using predatory tactics, often resulting in veterans paying exorbitant fees forrepresentation for disability compensation claims. The Committee
suggests that the Department consider instituting a system of reporting the conduct of unaccredited attorneys to the appropriate
bar associations as another means of policing bad conduct. While
the Department lacks the authority to do more than send cease anddesist letters to entities engaged in these activities, VA is directed
to report to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses ofCongress on the steps VA plans to take on instituting a system ofreporting the conduct of unaccredited attorneys, the steps it has
undertaken to both inform veterans about unaccredited claims representatives and to educate veterans on the risks of sharing their
VA account log in credentials and bank account information withsuch actors.
Claims and Appeals Backlogs.—The Committee is concerned
about service delays, processing backlogs, and accuracy rates of decisions. The Department is directed to provide a report to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress within 180
days of enactment of this act to identify where in the current
claims and appeals processes delays and inaccuracies in decisions
are occurring, potential personnel shortfalls, and employee trainingthat could be improved upon to increase accuracy and efficiency inclaims decisions. The Department is further directed to include information about the average time for processing claims requestedfor ‘‘Higher-Level Review’’ and what efforts could be undertaken to
decrease these timelines.
Military Sexual Trauma [MST].—Data from VA screenings showthat about one in three women veterans experienced MST at somepoint during their service. In 2018, an OIG report found that when
women veterans file claims for MST, nearly half of them are denied
disability benefits. Since then, Congress enacted legislation to require specialized teams at VBA to process MST-related claims.
Therefore, the Committee encourages the Secretary to determine
whether it is possible to further streamline the claims process forveterans who reported sexual assault that occurred during military
service to limit the number of engagements with claims processorsthat require such veterans to repeat their experience multiple
times. Further, the Committee encourages the Secretary to examine, as available, the potential differences between rating outcomesfor veterans who reported their sexual assault while in service andthose who did not. The Secretary should report its findings to theCommittees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress no later
than 120 days after enactment.

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READJUSTMENT BENEFITSAppropriations, 2024 .........................................................................
Advance Appropriations, 2025 .........................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ......................................................................
Committee recommendation, 2025 ...................................................
Budget estimate, advance appropriations, 2026 .............................
Committee recommendation, advance appropriations, 2026 .........

$8,827,352,000
13,399,805,000
2,657,656,000
2,657,656,000
17,614,235,000
17,614,235,000

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Readjustment Benefits appropriation finances the educationand training of veterans and servicemembers under chapters 21,
30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 39, 41, 51, 53, 55, and 61 of title 38, UnitedStates Code. These benefits include the All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program (Montgomery GI bill) and the Post-9/
11 Educational Assistance Program, including changes through the
Forever GI bill. Basic benefits are funded through appropriations
made to the readjustment benefits account and by transfers fromthe Department of Defense [DoD]. This account also finances vocational rehabilitation, specially adapted housing grants, specially
adapted automobile grants for certain disabled veterans, and educational assistance allowances for eligible dependents of those veterans who died from service-connected causes or who have a total
permanent service-connected disability, as well as dependents ofservicemembers who were captured or missing in action.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

In fiscal year 2024, the Committee provided an advance appropriation of $13,399,805,000 for the Readjustment Benefits accountfor fiscal year 2025.
The Committee recommendation includes an additional$2,657,656,000 for fiscal year 2025 and an advance appropriationof $17,614,235,000 for Readjustment Benefits for fiscal year 2026,
as requested.
Excess Leave Program [ELP].—The Committee is aware that VA
stopped providing the Military Housing Allowance benefit for a cohort of active duty service men and women attending university
under the ELP. The Committee urges the Department to consider
utilizing discretionary authority to begin providing this housing
benefit to participants in this program.
Postsecondary Credential among Veterans.—The Committee directs the Comptroller General to report on the prevalence of highquality postsecondary credentials among veterans. The report shall
include the number of veterans who hold a high-quality postsecondary credential, the number of those veterans who obtained sucha credential during their military service, the number of those veterans who obtained such a credential after their military service,
an earning comparison between veterans with and without such
credentials who are working in similar industries and occupations,the rate of business ownership among veterans with and without
such credentials, the average cost and time needed for veterans to
obtain such credentials, and recommendations for how to increase
veterans’ access to such credentials. The Comptroller General shallconsider credentials that are: (i) included on a State list describedin section 122(d) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

28(29 U.S.C. 3152(d)); (ii) in compliance with the quality assurance
requirements for a credentialing program under 10 U.S.C. 2015(c)(i.e., the COOL directory); (iii) approved by the State approving
agency according to the Department of Veterans Affairs WEAMS
database; (iv) accredited by the Institute for Credentialing Excellence, the National Commission on Certifying Agencies, the American National Standards Institute, or other reputable accrediting
bodies; and (v) meet other standards for quality determined by the
Departments. The Comptroller General shall provide a report to
the Committees on Appropriations of both houses of Congress nolater than 1 year after the enactment of this act.
Veteran Readiness and Employment [VR&E] Case Managers.—
Veterans report experiencing difficulty in contacting a case manager for help related to VR&E programs. The Department must
provide access to assistance needed in a timely manner. Therefore,
the Department is directed to provide the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress a report on wait times for aveteran to reach a case manager, and what resources the Department needs to bring wait times within a timeframe the Secretary
deems satisfactory. The report should be provided within 180 daysof enactment of this act, and discuss the VR&E staff ratio, if thecurrent requirement of 1 FTE to 125 veterans is sufficient, the geographical spread of VR&E counselors and its impact on serving veterans, and constraints on access to VR&E counselors in rural communities.
Educating Student Veterans on Debt.—The Committee encourages the Department to share additional detailed information withstudents and Institutions of Higher Learning [IHL] on student
debt, including debt incurred against IHL for overpayments to thestudent for tuition and fees or Yellow Ribbon payments, for the
purposes of working with such students and institutions to eliminate the debt.
GI Bill Requirements for Flight Training.—In 2015 VA issued
guidance requiring all GI Bill-approved Institutions of Higher
Learning [IHL] to establish a specific number of training hours required for completion of educational objectives for all students. The
required number of training hours must be stated as a specificnumber and may not be presented as a range or a maximum or
minimum. The Committee is concerned that this requirement may
not allow for necessary flexibility in a competency-based curriculum and could force veterans to retake the course using their
VA educational benefit. The Committee directs the Department toconsider increasing flexibility so that flight schools affiliated with
IHL are not mandated to fail students who complete coursework
before or after the specific training hours requirement as well as
establishing a standard based on an allotted dollar amount per student rather than an hour-based requirement. The Department
shall submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations of bothHouses of Congress on the advisability, feasibility, and cost of taking such actions no later than 180 days after enactment of this act.
Biomanufacturing Training.—The Committee directs the Department to consider engaging with an institution of higher education
for the provision of biomanufacturing training to provide targeted,29
hands-on, industrial biomanufacturing training for veterans andtransitioning service members.
Technology Education Programs.—The Committee is encouragedby the success of the VET TEC program and encourages the Department to take any steps available to provide veterans with similar technology education programs, particularly in areas of thecountry where such initiatives have not been previously available.
VETERANS INSURANCE AND INDEMNITIESAppropriations, 2024 .........................................................................
Advance Appropriations, 2025 .........................................................
Budget estimate, advance appropriations, 2026 .............................
Committee recommendation, advance appropriations, 2026 .........

$133,827,000
135,119,422
131,518,000
131,518,000

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Veterans Insurance and Indemnities appropriation consistsof the former appropriations for military and naval insurance, applicable to World War I veterans; National Service Life Insurance,
applicable to certain World War II veterans; servicemen’s indemnities, applicable to Korean conflict veterans; and veterans mortgage life insurance to individuals who have received a grant for
specially adapted housing.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

In fiscal year 2024, the Committee provided an advance appropriation of $135,119,422 for fiscal year 2025 for the Veterans Insurance and Indemnities account. In addition, the Committee recommendation includes an advance appropriation of $131,518,000
for Veterans Insurance and Indemnities for fiscal year 2026, as requested.
VETERANS HOUSING BENEFIT PROGRAM FUND
Program account 1

Appropriations, 2024 .......................................................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...................................................................................................
Committee recommendation, 2025 .................................................................................

SSAN
SSAN
SSAN

Administrative
expenses$316,742,419
319,596,460
319,596,460

1 Such sums as may be necessary [SSAN]

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Veterans Housing Benefit Program Fund provides for all
costs associated with VA’s direct and guaranteed housing loan programs, with the exception of the Native American Veteran Housing
Loan Program.
VA loan guaranties are made to servicemembers, veterans, reservists, and unremarried surviving spouses for the purchase ofhomes, condominiums, and manufactured homes, and for refinancing loans. VA guarantees part of the total loan, permitting thepurchaser to obtain a mortgage with a competitive interest rate,even without a downpayment, if the lender agrees. VA requires adownpayment be made for a manufactured home. With a VA guaranty, the lender is protected against loss up to the amount of theguaranty if the borrower fails to repay the loan.

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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends such sums as may be necessary,currently estimated to be $2,089,000,000, for funding subsidy payments, and $319,596,460 for administrative expenses for fiscal year
2025. Bill language limits gross obligations for direct loans for specially adapted housing to $500,000.
Veterans Assistance Partial Claim Payment [VAPCP] Program.—
The Committee recognizes the hardship that the abrupt end of the
VAPCP program had on thousands of veteran homeowners, andurges the Department to provide immediate assistance to veterans
who were impacted by increased mortgage payments caused bymodification of existing loans. The Committee directs the Department to provide a report to the Committees on Appropriations ofboth Houses of Congress, no later than 90 days after enactment of
this act, with information on efforts undertaken to assist veterans
impacted by the abrupt end of the VAPCP program. The reportshall include an overview of the implementation of the Veterans Affairs Service Purchasing Program and identify services available
and needed to counsel veterans on avoiding or recovering from delinquency and foreclosure.
Revised Energy Standards.—Certain Federal agencies have recently adopted revised energy standards for newly constructed andrehabilitated homes insured or guaranteed by their respective Departments. Within 180 days of enactment, the Department is directed to provide the Committee with its own evaluation of how
adoption of the revised energy standards would impact costs andveteran homebuyers, including the availability, affordability, andcompetitiveness of VA home loans.
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION LOANS PROGRAM ACCOUNT
Program accountAppropriations, 2024 .......................................................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...................................................................................................
Committee recommendation, 2025 .................................................................................

$78,337
64,43164,431

Administrative
expenses$460,698
493,868
493,868

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Vocational Rehabilitation Loans Program account covers thecost of direct loans for vocational rehabilitation of eligible veteransand, in addition, includes administrative expenses necessary to
carry out the direct loan program. Loans of up to $1,530 (based on
the indexed chapter 31 subsistence allowance rate) are currently
available to service-connected disabled veterans enrolled in vocational rehabilitation programs, as provided under 38 U.S.C. chapter
31, when the veteran is temporarily in need of additional assistance. Repayment is made in monthly installments, without interest, through deductions from future payments of compensation,pension, subsistence allowance, educational assistance allowance,or retirement pay. Virtually all loans are repaid in full and mostin less than 1 year.

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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends $64,431 for program costs and$493,868 for administrative expenses for the Vocational Rehabilitation Loans Program account. The administrative expenses may be
paid to the General Operating Expenses, Veterans Benefits Administration account. Bill language is included limiting program directloans to $1,563,660. It is estimated VA will make 1,000 loans in fiscal year 2025, with an average amount of $1,303.
NATIVE AMERICAN VETERAN HOUSING LOAN PROGRAM ACCOUNT

Appropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

$2,718,546
5,845,241
5,845,241

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThe Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program is authorized by 38 U.S.C. chapter 37, section 3761 to provide direct loans
to Native American veterans living on trust lands. The loans areavailable to purchase, construct, or improve homes to be occupied
as veteran residences or to refinance a loan previously made under
this program in order to lower the interest rate.
Veterans pay a funding fee of 1.25 percent of the loan amount,
although veterans with a service-connected disability are exempt
from paying the fee. Before a direct loan can be made, the veteran’s
Tribal organization must sign a memorandum of understanding
with VA regarding the terms and conditions of the loan. The Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program began as a pilot program in 1993 and was made permanent by the Veterans’ Housing
Opportunity and Benefits Improvement Act of 2006 (Public Law
109–233).
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends $5,845,241 for administrative expenses associated with this program, as requested.
Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program.—The Committee recognizes that there is a tremendous need for safe and affordable housing in American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native
Hawaiian communities. Native American Community Development
Financial Institutions [NCDFIs] have deep ties to the local communities they serve, and are uniquely equipped to reach potential
homebuyers. The Secretary should consider allowing Tribally Designated Housing Authorities and NCDFIs to act as intermediarylenders in Tribal communities and for the program to collaborate
with these entities to provide greater homebuyer education. The
Secretary is directed to conduct meaningful and periodic outreachto Tribes, Alaska Native entities, and Native Hawaiian entities toincrease geographic diversity of awards and increase awarenessand enrollment among Native American veterans.

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GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES, VETERANS BENEFITSADMINISTRATION

Appropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

$3,899,000,000
4,035,000,000
4,035,000,000

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThe General Operating Expenses [GOE], VBA account provides
funding for VBA to administer entitlement programs such as service-connected disability compensation, education benefits, and vocational rehabilitation services.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends $4,035,000,000 for the GOE, VBA
account, which is $136,000,000 above the fiscal year 2024 enacted
level and equal to the budget request. The Committee included billlanguage to make available through September 30, 2026, up to 10
percent of the GOE, VBA account.
In addition, VA estimates to use $1,401,000,000 from the Toxic
Exposures Fund to support GOE, VBA-related activities in fiscal
year 2025.
Availability of GI Bill Benefits.—The Committee notes that VA
policy determinations have restricted the ability of veterans to access their earned benefits, including GI Bill Benefits. In particular,
the Committee is aware of the VA Policy Advisory, dated September 2, 2022 and entitled ‘‘State-Legalized Cannabis Training
and GI Bill Benefits and Related Addendum,’’ which changed VA
policy to no longer allow the use of GI Bill Benefits for courses ofstudy determined to ‘‘have the objective to prepare someone to participate in the cultivation, sale, or distribution of marijuana.’’ The
Advisory came despite the offering of such courses in States inwhich either the recreational or medicinal use of marijuana is legally permissible. The Committee directs VA to submit a report to
the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress nolater than 90 days after enactment of this act regarding the number of veterans who this effected.
VA Apprenticeship and On-the-Job-Training [OJT].—The Committee notes that the fiscal year 2023 Joint Explanatory Statement
accompanying the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 directed
VA to ‘‘take additional actions to promote awareness and increased
utilization of apprenticeships and OJT programs’’ available to veterans, including, in coordination with the Department of Labor, theestablishment of a user-friendly website on which veterans could
find information about apprenticeship programs approved under
the GI Bill. Additionally, VA was encouraged to continue coordination with State Approving Agencies [SAA] on programs which may
incentivize increased participation by employers. Within 180 daysof enactment of this act, the Department is directed to provide an
update to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress regarding its efforts to develop the website and actions it has
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Outreach to Upgrade-Eligible Veterans.—The Committee supports efforts to ensure that veterans can access the benefits towhich they are entitled following their service to our Nation. In
particular, the Committee recognizes the importance of ensuringthat veterans who were given a less than honorable discharge fromthe military due to behaviors resulting from traumas such as
PTSD, TBI, or MST are aware of the opportunity to upgrade theirservice discharge status via petitioning of a Discharge Review
Board, which each military service operates. The Department is directed to provide a report to the Committees on Appropriations ofboth Houses of Congress within 180 days regarding efforts alreadyunderway by the Department to conduct outreach towards veterans
who may be eligible for a discharge upgrade to ensure they areaware of the review board petition process. Such report shall also
include recommendations regarding opportunities for additionaland more effective outreach to veterans, including, but not limited
to, efforts that could be effectuated via the VA–DOD Joint Executive Committee to enhance coordination between VA and DOD toensure both veterans and those soon to leave the service are awareof the Discharge Review Board process and the requirement of liberal consideration under Public Law 114–328, Section 535.
Further, within 1 year of enactment, VA shall submit a reportto the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congressdetailing the Department’s outreach efforts towards LGBTQ∂ veterans, what VA has done to partner with State Veterans Administrations and VSOs and what resources VA makes available to State
Veterans Administrations on LGBTQ∂ outreach with regards tothe upgraded discharge process.
Support to County, Tribal, and Equivalent Governmental Veterans Service Officers.—The Committee recognizes the crucial roleof County, Tribal and equivalent governmental veterans service officers in ensuring veterans receive the benefits and care they deserve. Accordingly, the Committee looks forward to receiving thereport on the progress made to develop a systemic method for facilitating collaboration between County, State, and Tribal veteransservice officers, VHA facilities, and VBA offices in their respective
geographic areas requested in S. Rept. 118–43.
VetSuccess on Campus Program.—The Committee recognizes theimportance of the VetSuccess on Campus program and its role inensuring success in post-secondary education for veterans, service
members, and qualified dependents. The Committee directs theagency to seek opportunities for program expansion, including locations that serve multiple institutions and in States that currently
do not benefit from the program.
VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
Appropriations, 2024 .........................................................................
Advance appropriations, 2025 ..........................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ......................................................................
Committee recommendation, 2025 ...................................................
Budget estimate, advance appropriations, 2026 .............................
Committee recommendation, advance appropriations, 2026 .........

$121,011,303,000
112,582,000,000........................
3,000,000
131,439,000,000
131,439,000,000

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ADMINISTRATION OVERVIEWThe Veterans Health Administration [VHA] is home to theUnited States’ largest integrated healthcare system.
The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Care Collections
Fund [MCCF] was established by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997
(Public Law 105–33). In fiscal year 2004, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2004 (Public Law 108–199) allowed the Department
to deposit first-party and pharmaceutical co-payments, third-party
insurance payments and enhanced-use collections, long-term careco-payments, Compensated Work Therapy Program collections,Compensation and Pension Living Expenses Program collections,and Parking Program fees into the MCCF.
The Parking Program provides funds for the construction, alteration, and acquisition (by purchase or lease) of parking garages at
VA medical facilities authorized by 38 U.S.C. 8109. The Secretaryis required under certain circumstances to establish and collect fees
for the use of such garages and parking facilities. Receipts from theparking fees are to be deposited into the MCCF and are used for
medical services activities.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

In fiscal year 2024, the Committee provided $112,582,000,000 in
advance appropriations for VA’s medical care accounts for fiscal
year 2025. This included $71,000,000,000 for Medical Services,$20,382,000,000 for Medical Community Care, $11,800,000,000 for
Medical Support and Compliance, and $9,400,000,000 for Medical
Facilities. VA did not request a ‘‘second bite’’ for medical care accounts in fiscal year 2025.
For fiscal year 2025, the Committee provides a total of$112,585,000,000 for VA medical care. Additionally, the Committee
recommendation includes $878,000,000 for Medical and Prosthetic
Research. Medical Care Collections are estimated to be$4,632,000,000 in fiscal year 2025. The Committee recommendation
also provides $131,439,000,000 in advance appropriations for VA’s
medical care accounts for fiscal year 2026, consistent with thebudget request.
The Fiscal Responsibility Act (Public Law 118–5) directly appropriated $24,455,000,000 for the Toxic Exposures Fund, of which$21,454,542,000 is estimated to be for medical care, for a total of$134,039,542,000 in medical care funding in fiscal year 2025,$3,000,000 over the budget request.
The Committee recognizes the invaluable role of the Department
of Veterans Affairs, the Nation’s largest integrated healthcare system, in serving the unique needs of veterans. The Committee recognizes that a strong and fully resourced VHA is necessary to effectively serve our Nation’s veterans.
Childcare Infrastructure.—The Committee provides $3,000,000
for costs associated with infrastructure supporting the Department’s childcare initiative and requires a spend plan to be submitted to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress within 90 days of enactment of this act for these funds.
Child Care Assistance.—The Committee continues to support the
Department’s planned efforts to expand child care assistance to35veterans receiving healthcare at all VA medical facilities, and isdisappointed by the lack of progress made thus far. The Department is reminded of the statutory deadline of January 5, 2026, as
required by the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans
Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 (Public Law
116–315), and thus is directed to expeditiously publish regulations
and to provide quarterly updates to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress on the implementation of this program, including what VA is doing to inform veterans of these services.
Vet Centers.—The Department is directed to submit to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress, within 90
days of enactment of this act, a report detailing its progress inmeeting the statutory deadlines under the Vet Center Improvement Act (Public Law 117–263), and if additional funds are required to support full implementation.
Records Management.—The Committee directs VA to assess options for modernizing medical records storage at the VA Records
Management Center, and urges the Department to make available
options to send copies of records other than on compact discs.
MEDICAL SERVICES(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)

Appropriations, 2024 .........................................................................
Advance appropriations, 2025 ..........................................................
Budget estimate, advance appropriations, 2026 .............................
Committee recommendation, advance appropriations, 2026 .........

$70,969,795,000
71,000,000,000
75,039,000,000
75,039,000,000

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Medical Services account provides for medical services for eligible enrolled veterans and other beneficiaries in VA healthcare
facilities, including VA medical centers and VA outpatient clinics.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

In fiscal year 2024, the Committee provided an advance appropriation of $71,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2025 for the Medical
Services account. In addition, VA estimates to use $11,683,896,000
from the Toxic Exposures Fund to support medical services in fiscal
year 2025. VA also has the authority to retain co-payments andthird-party collections.
The Committee recommendation also includes an advance appropriation of $75,039,000,000 for Medical Services for fiscal year
2026, equal to the budget request.
PREVENTING VETERAN HOMELESSNESSThe Committee remains strongly supportive of VA’s homelessness prevention programs. As such the recommendation includes$3,210,276,000 to support these programs, $96,746,000 more thanfiscal year 2024 levels, and equal to the budget request. This total
includes $659,049,000 for the Supportive Services for Veterans
Families [SSVF] Program; $661,535,000 for Housing and Urban
Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing [HUD–VASH]
Program case management, $319,788,000 for the Grant and Per

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Diem [GPD] Program; and $152,793,000 for the Veterans Justice
Outreach [VJO] Program and Legal Services for Veterans grants.
The Committee recognizes the Department’s efforts to reduce thenumber of veterans experiencing homelessness, and the goal of putting 41,000 veterans experiencing homelessness into long term
housing in calendar year 2024.
HUD–VASH Vouchers and Case Managers.—The Committee recognizes HUD–VASH as an important tool to house homeless veterans. However, the overall eligibility and referral processes canvary due to local coordination and resource availability. The Committee therefore directs the Department, in coordination with the
Department of Housing and Urban Development, to provide a report to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress no later than 180 days after enactment of this act detailing
how the Departments are developing a coordinated entry system,
including allocations of yearly vouchers, and how the Departments
plan to reduce the number of unused vouchers. The Committee further directs VA to provide quarterly updates on the number of
HUD–VASH case managers directly employed by the Department,
the number of contracted positions, and the average caseload ofeach case manager by VISN.
Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program [SSVF].—The
Committee urges VA to take steps to ensure that the SSVF program continues to meet the needs of veterans, including the impactof rising costs for household goods. The Department should consider increasing the cap on Tenant Incentives and to consistently
cover costs associated with pet deposits, rent, utility deposits, andcar repairs.
Connected Care Program.—The Connected Care Program provides valuable resources, such as smartphones and tablets that
help to ensure that homeless veterans have access to telehealthand other online services. Based on a 2022 Inspector General report, however, the Committee is concerned that the program is noteffectively utilizing its resources. Therefore, the Committee encourages the Secretary to provide a report to Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress no later than 120 days after enactment of this act identifying the steps taken by the Department
to improve and expand the program to better serve homeless veterans.
TELEHEALTH SERVICES

The Committee recommendation includes $6,398,020,000,$1,232,684,000 over fiscal year 2024 levels, and equal to the budget
request, to sustain and increase telehealth capacity, including inrural and highly rural areas. VA and DoD have long been leadersin the field of emerging technology and medicine. For VA, telehealth creates a bridge between rural and urban centers, allowing
the Department to expand access to care in areas where services
are limited. Telehealth also allows care to be provided more effectively and efficiently for veterans closer to home and through direct
in-home access to providers. While VA continues to lead thehealthcare industry in the expansion of in-home telehealth and remote patient monitoring services, these services are often limitedby the lack of broadband service in remote and rural areas.

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Innovative Telehealth Services.—The Committee understands
that telehealth has been a successful tool in helping veterans access healthcare through VA. The Committee encourages the Department to continue increasing the reach of VA providers to veterans in rural areas through the use of telehealth, especially forprimary care and preventative care services. Within 90 days of enactment of this act, the Department shall provide a spend plan to
the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress forthe funding provided in support of telehealth initiatives, including
an overview of innovative efforts to reach veterans in rural areas
with telehealth.
Ketogenic Nutrition Programs.—The Committee understands the
Department is using telehealth services as a means to provide individualized ketogenic nutrition programs and medical support to reduce the incidence of diabetes in VA patients. The Committee encourages the Department to consider expanding such efforts to address the healthcare needs of Veterans living with Type 2 diabetes.
MENTAL HEALTH/PREVENTING VETERANS SUICIDEThe Committee provides $16,380,187,000 for mental health programs, equal to the budget request, including $3,250,267,000 for
suicide prevention outreach and treatment programs, of which$582,554,000 is for suicide prevention outreach.
Improving Depression Treatment with Precision Medicine.—The
Committee recognizes that depression is one of the most common
conditions associated with military service and combat exposure.
The Department is directed to provide a report to the Committees
on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress on ongoing or upcoming partnerships providing pharmacogenomic tests to inform treatments for clinical depression.
Lethal Means Safety and Suicide Prevention.—The Committee isdeeply concerned by recent increases in suicide rates and the prevalence of firearm-related suicides across the veteran community—
particularly striking among women veterans. To combat thesetrends, the Committee supports VA’s efforts related to lethal means
safety and safe storage programming. The Committee directs the
Department to expand these efforts as part of the National Strategy for Preventing Veteran Suicide, to enable greater distributionof firearms safe storage devices. Further, the Committee directs VA
to ensure that access to firearms storage resources for veterans is
included in training for employees of the Veterans Crisis Line. The
Secretary is directed to submit an annual report to the Committees
on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress, disclosing the number of veterans making requests for safe storage devices, the number of safe storage devices distributed, the funding needs for thecontinued operation of the program, and an assessment of the costof educating all veterans who receive care at VA facilities about theavailability of safe storage devices as a means of suicide prevention
and harm reduction.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder [PTSD] Best Practices.—The
Committee recognizes that VA has significant knowledge and understanding as it relates to development of screening, educational
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Secretary to share best practices around PTSD screenings, education, and treatment with other Federal agencies as appropriate.
Predictive Modeling and Analytics for Veterans Suicide Prevention.—Suicide is a complex issue that requires a comprehensive
and innovative solution. VA has already started to tackle this bycreating Recovery Engagement and Coordination for Health—Veterans Enhanced Treatment [REACH VET], an identification andintervention program that uses predictive analytics to identify atrisk veterans. The Committee is aware of additional predictive data
analytics and machine learning tools that may help at-risk veterans before a crisis arises. The Committee encourages VA to use
predictive data analytics and machine learning more broadly acrossthe system to identify veterans with suicidal ideations and better
deliver treatment.
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy.—The Committee understands that
VA and other relevant Federal agencies are undertaking research
to evaluate the efficacy of psychedelic-assisted therapies in treating
PTSD, major depressive disorder, and other conditions. The Committee directs the Secretary to submit a report no later than 180
days after enactment of this act to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress, on current research and activities
related to these therapies.
Further, the Department is directed to initiate a longitudinal
study of veterans participating in such therapies and track outcomes over a period of 5 years. The study should include: the number of individuals receiving psychedelic-assisted therapies treatment in the last year, the average number of months such individuals served on active duty if available, the distribution of disability
ratings of such individuals, the gender distribution of individuals
receiving treatment, the number of individuals receiving psychedelic-assisted therapies treatment who suspended participation insuch treatment, the average number of treatment sessions and dosages each individual received, the percentage of individuals who experienced a clinically significant reduction in symptoms, and thenumber of such individuals who experienced a recurrence of theirdiagnosis after previously receiving this treatment. The Department is directed to report annually on the progress of the study
and provide a report to the Committees on Appropriations of bothHouses of Congress on outcomes, at the conclusion of the study.
Veterans Crisis Line [VCL].—The Committee notes that engagement with VCL has increased, and is concerned that some veteransseeking crisis intervention services may not have received the careor connection to local providers that they needed. It is critical that
the VCL has the oversight and training necessary to support a substantial rise in call volume. Therefore, the Committee directs the
Secretary to report within 90 days of enactment of this act to theCommittees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress on theimplementation of the VA Office of the Inspector General recommendations included in the September 13, 2023, VA OIG report,
22–00507–211.
Natural Language Speech.—The Committee encourages the Secretary to implement ‘‘Natural Language Speech’’ selection capability for contact center solutions across VA Health Contact Cen-39
ters including the Veteran’s Crisis Line and the Community CareEnterprise Contact Center, as practicable.
Farming and Recovery Mental Health Services.—The Committee
recognizes that the Department’s Farming and Recovery Mental
Health Services program has been effective in training veterans inagricultural vocations while also addressing behavioral and mental
health needs. However, only six of the original 10 sites of the pilot
program are still active today. The Committee therefore encourages
the Department to reevaluate the program and to consider expansion.
Veteran Provider De-escalation Training.—The Committee recognizes that training with virtual reality or augmented reality technologies can improve provider awareness on how to de-escalate potentially volatile situations associated with caring for veterans with
post- traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and othertrauma. The Committee encourages VA to consider using thesenovel technologies to provide de-escalation training to appropriate
VA providers.
OPIOID SAFETY INITIATIVES AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER CARE

To continue to build upon opioid reduction efforts and safety initiatives, the Committee recommendation includes $713,049,000 for
Opioid Prevention and Treatment programs at VA, equal to thebudget request. This includes $458,562,000 for treatment programs
and $254,487,000 to continue implementation of the Jason
Simcakoski Memorial and Promise Act, as part of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 (Public Law 114–198).
Non-Addictive Opioid Alternatives.—The Committee remains concerned about the continued use of opioids in the veteran population. The Committee directs the Department to provide a reportto the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congressno later than 60 days after enactment of this act on veterans’ access to non-opioid pain relief medications. The report should include steps the Department will take to ensure that coverage, costsharing, and access are not an impediment to veterans receiving
these medications, what actions need to be taken to ensure enrolled
veterans have access to prescriptions for nonaddictive opioid alternatives for both acute and chronic pain, and how the Department
will support continued and expanded education to providers on
non-addictive opioid alternatives.
Training and Medication Access.—The Committee is concernedthat veterans experiencing substance use disorder are not able toaccess treatments, such as buprenorphine. The Committee directs
VA to expand training and education for providers on the use of
FDA-approved medication assisted treatments for substance use
disorder, and to coordinate with provider organizations to ensurethat veterans are able to access the medications for substance use
disorder in inpatient and emergency settings.
Pain Management Decision Support Tool.—The Committee recognizes the balance between supporting access to care for veteranswith pain and the veteran’s risk of developing dependency for prescription pain medication. The Committee supports efforts to establish more precise and effective prescribing guidelines to ensure veterans receive appropriate care, and encourages VA to consider de-40ploying a clinical decision support tool to evaluate and interpret theacute and chronic pain management needs for eligible veterans.
The Department is directed to provide a report within 180 days on
the feasibility, advisability and cost estimates for implementing
such a tool.
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment.—The Committee notes thereport language in the fiscal year 2023 Joint Explanatory Statement requiring the Department to track the use of osteopathic manipulative treatment to treat back and other pain. The Committee
continues to encourage VA to expand the use of alternative treatments for pain management, such as acupuncture, in its deliveryof healthcare services.
Pharmacy Benefits Management Services.—The Committee isaware of new pain management drugs that are less addictive than
opioids. VA is encouraged to provide veterans with as many options
for pain management besides opioid analgesics therapeutics, including new FDA approved drugs that are proven to be safe andeffective.
Opiate-Free Pain Therapy.—The Secretary is encouraged to consider implementing a research project evaluating the efficacy ofthermal, shortwave diathermy on patients with chronic pain that
improves blood flow and provides non-opioid pain relief. The Department is directed to provide a report to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress on the feasibility, advisability, and cost estimates of operating such a program.
LONG–TERM CARE

The Committee provides $17,036,560,000 for institutional andnon-institutional care, $4,095,776,000 over fiscal year 2024 andequal to the budget request. The Committee is aware of the aging
veteran population and supports long-term care that focuses on facilitating veteran independence, enhancing quality of life, and supporting the family members of veterans. As such, the Committee
supports the Department’s efforts to broaden veterans’ options regarding non-institutional long-term care support and services, andto accommodate veterans’ preferences in how and where they receive care and other services.
Nursing Home, Long-Term, and Hospice Care.—The Committee
understands the growing need for long-term services and supports
for veterans and urges the Department to plan accordingly. The
Committee applauds the steps taken by VA and Congress to address this gap. The Department is urged to consider new efforts
within the Home Maker and Home Health Aid program to address
the current workforce shortage. The Committee looks forward to receiving the report directed on an alternate payment structure forproviders outlined in S. Rept. 118–43.
Veterans Access to Long-Term Care.—The Committee understands the importance of recruiting and retaining vital partners
who provide long term care services to veterans. Therefore, the Department should consider working with the Department of Labor toseek exemptions for Veterans Affairs Health Benefits Providers
from its authority, to the extent allowable in law.
Community Living Center Beds.—Within 90 days of enactment,
the Department is directed to report to the Committees on Appro-

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priations of both Houses of Congress on the feasibility, advisability
and costs of increasing the number of operating Community Living
Center beds in order to adequately meet the needs of veterans discharged from inpatient care who no longer require acute inpatientcare but would benefit from short-term post-discharge stays at anursing facility.
RURAL HEALTHCARE

Veterans residing in rural and remote areas face unique barriers
to receiving high-quality mental health, primary healthcare, andspecialty care services. While enhanced community care programs
offer veterans increased flexibility to obtain care close to home,
there are often gaps in services in rural and remote communities,
even among private providers. The Office of Rural Health [ORH]
and its Rural Health Initiative has played a critical role in assisting VA in its efforts to increase access to care. Therefore the Committee recommendation includes $342,455,000 for ORH and the
Rural Health Initiative, which is $5,000,000 above the budget request.
Veterans Transportation Service [VTS].—The Committee understands that transportation to appointments can be a significant
barrier to accessing healthcare for veterans, especially in rural
areas. The Department is encouraged to require all VA Medical
Centers to continue to pursue options to expand partnerships with
State and local transportation services, eligible non-profits, andveterans service organizations under the VTS. The Department isdirected to submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations ofboth Houses of Congress no later than 270 days after the enactment of this act detailing the VTS services offered by each VISN,
whether existing VTS services are adequate to meet the needs ofthe veterans served, and opportunities for expanding partnerships
with State and local transportation providers, the requirements set
by the Department for volunteer drivers to attain and maintaintheir volunteer driver status, how long on average it takes for a
volunteer to be approved after they submit initial paperwork, anassessment of the time it takes for the Department to complete its
requirements for new drivers and vehicles such as gas cards andidentification production, the number of vehicles out of service forat least 90 days due to repairs needed, the number of hours total
driven by volunteers to get veterans to and from medical appointments, and the estimated cost to the Department if those hours
needed to be covered by a Department employee.
Highly Rural Transportation Grants Program.—The Committee
recognizes the need to address the care of veterans living in ruralcommunities across the United States in order to prevent long term
disparities in health outcomes. The Committee urges the Department to work with Congress to expand and improve transportation
access to and from facilities that serve rural veterans by expanding
the definition of ‘‘Highly Rural’’ and increasing funds supporting
the Highly Rural Transportation Grants Program accordingly.
Transportation Service Technologies.—New technologies arebeing developed and becoming increasingly available in both ruraland urban locations throughout the United States which could improve the overall efficiency and coverage of the Veterans Transpor-

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tation Program. The Committee directs VA to submit a report nolater than 180 days after the enactment of this act with an analysis of available data on the impact on homeless veterans fromending the expanded use of the ridesharing program at VA thattook place during the COVID–19 pandemic, an estimate of the costto reinstate the expanded use of the ridesharing program and an
identification of any barriers associated with doing so, and an analysis of VA’s existing statutory authority for provisions that would
enable the agency to restart this program absent legislation from
Congress.
Special Modes of Transportation.—The Committee directs VA tosubmit to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses ofCongress an annual report beginning 180 days after date of enactment of this act and annually thereafter for 3 years listing thenumber of special mode transports conducted within each VISN delineated by those from or to a VA facility, the type of transportation provided, and whether the Department considered the transport emergent.
Protecting Veterans’ Access to Ground and Air Ambulance Services.—The Committee has concerns that the final rule that reduces
reimbursement rates for ground and air ambulance services bylinking them to Medicare rates may negatively impact the abilityof veterans to access emergency medical services, particularly inrural and underserved areas. Therefore, the bill includes language
delaying implementation of the final rule through the end of the
fiscal year. The Department should consider further delay of therule if there will be a negative impact on veterans’ healthcare access.
Outreach to Highly Rural Veterans.—The Department is directed
to conduct outreach to highly rural veterans who lack direct roadaccess to inform them of their eligibility for benefits. Further, theCommittee urges the VA Innovation Ecosystem to consider how to
expand VA healthcare system’s infrastructural reach to enrolled
veterans residing in geographically underserved areas, including
rural and highly rural veterans.
CAREGIVERS

The Committee recommendation includes $2,913,000,000 for VA’s
Caregivers Program, which is $490,590,000 over fiscal year 2024
levels and is equal to the budget request.
The Caregivers Program was enhanced as part of the John S.
McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside
Networks [MISSION] Act of 2018 (Public Law 115–182).
Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers[PCAFC].—The Committee commends the Department’s improved
implementation and expansion of eligibility under the Family Caregiver Program. It is possible that further expansion of the programis warranted, however, as the eligibility testing criteria may not reflect veterans true self-sufficiency. Thus, the Committee requests
that VA consider expanding eligibility to services through the
PCAFC by modifying such performance testing standards. Additionally, within 30 days of any changes to the program, the Committee directs VA to provide an estimate of increases or decreases

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to the number of veterans and caregivers in the program based on
those changes.
WOMEN VETERANS HEALTHCARE

The women veteran population is the fastest growing demographic within VA and is anticipated to grow from 800,000 enrolled
in 2020 to over 1.2 million by 2030. As a result of the PACT Act,
27 percent of all new enrollees are expected to be women. VA mustenhance its services and access to gender-specific care, including
primary care providers, gynecologists, maternity care, mammography services, and mental health providers, including care related
to experiences of military sexual trauma. Enhancing capacity tosupport pregnant and postpartum women veterans must also be apriority, which should include expansion of maternity care and lactation support for women veterans.
Toward this end, the Committee recommendation includes$1,323,444,000 for fiscal year 2025, equal to the budget request, tosupport gender-specific healthcare services, as well as the program
office and initiatives. VA is encouraged to use this funding to continue to expand this care so that all women veterans, including
those in rural areas, have the access to care they deserve.
Menopause and Mid-life Women’s Health.—The Committee directs the Department to submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress no later than 120 days
after enactment of this act on the care available to women veteransfor early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of perimenopause andmenopausal symptoms. The report should include any efforts to advance care coordination and expand access to quality primary careand specialty care services with referrals or at VA facilities.
Mobile Mammography.—Within 180 days of enactment, the Committee directs VA to perform an analysis of the feasibility and advisability of establishing a mobile mammography program in conjunction with the Indian Health Service and the Department of Defense and report to the Committees on Appropriations of bothHouses of Congress on its findings.
Women Veterans Mental Health Care.—The number of women
veterans accessing VA mental healthcare has nearly doubled overthe past decade, and women are now the fastest growing cohort
within the veteran community. Based on the upward trend of
women in all service branches, the ability for women to serve incombat roles, and the increased complexity of mental health conditions of returning troops, the cost associated with their care willgrow accordingly. Therefore, the Committee encourages the Department to continue its support of the National Center for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Women’s Health Sciences Division and the
Women’s Health Innovation and Staffing Enhancement Initiative,
ensuring adequate resources are forecasted and budgeted for
women veterans’ mental healthcare.
CLINICAL WORKFORCE

The Committee appreciates the Department’s efforts to address
long-standing challenges in recruiting and retaining physicians,
physician assistants, nurses, mental health providers, other
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reminds the Department of the annual requirement for a report on
workforce issues outlined in the Joint Explanatory Statement accompanying Public Law 116–260.
VHA Staffing.—The Committee is concerned about existing employee vacancies within VHA and the potential impact on veteransof the elimination of 10,000 full-time staff from the agency. Beginning 90 days after enactment of this act, the Department is directed to provide quarterly updates to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress on staffing goals and current
staffing levels by VISN, including the number of positions filled or
removed in each of these categories: physicians, dentists, registerednurses, licensed practical nurses, nurse assistants, non-physician
providers, medical support assistants, and HUD–VASH case managers, and the number of contracted positions in each of these categories nationwide.
Improving Staffing and Accountability in VHA.—The Committee
notes the recent GAO and VA Office of Inspector General reports
highlighting mismanagement in the background investigation process when hiring VA employees, with one in eight employees hired
by VHA either not receiving a background check or not receiving
one in a timely manner. Therefore, the Committee directs VHA to
submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations of bothHouses of Congress no later than 180 days after enactment of thisact on efforts undertaken to improve the hiring and onboarding
process, including background checks, the number of onboarded
VHA employees who have not yet completed the background checkprocess, and their efforts to complete the recommendations in the
GAO and OIG reports on this topic.
OTHER ITEMS OF INTERESTVA Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program [IPVAP].—The
Committee was pleased that the Department included budget details for the IPVAP in the fiscal year 2025 budget submission. The
Department is provided $31,373,000 to resource this program in
fiscal year 2025. Moreover, the Committee expects that the Department will expand the program as it learns more about the needsof veterans who have suffered intimate partner violence, and directs the Department to report to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress on its plans to expand the IPVAP
within 180 days of enactment.
Accessibility of Rape Kits.—The Committee urges the Department to update all relevant policies and directives to require that
VHA emergency departments and urgent care clinics maintain aconsistent supply of rape kits, to annually audit the validity of
those kits, and to preserve any evidence collected as part of a patient’s initial evaluation and stabilization following a sexual assault. The Department is directed to report to the Committees on
Appropriations of both Houses of Congress within 180 days regarding any barriers or limitations of the Department in doing so.
Access to Sexual Assault Forensic/Nurse Examiners [SAFEs/
SANEs].—The Committee is concerned about the inconsistentavailability of treatment by SAFEs/SANEs across VHA emergency
departments and urgent care clinics. This lack of reliability canpose an impediment to patients in need of timely medical care and45evidence collection following a sexual assault. The Committee directs VHA, not later than 180 days after the enactment of this act,
to maintain information on publicly available websites as to where
in VA patients may obtain SAFE/SANE services. Such website
shall include the facility name, address, and contact information for
all VHA facilities where SAFE/SANE services are provided. Within
90 days of enactment, the Committee also directs VA to report toCongress on steps it will take to ensure VA facilities have plans toprovide sexual assault forensic examinations to veterans who cometo VA facilities after a sexual assault, including those facilities
lacking SAFE/SANE resources.
Colorectal cancer.—The Committee urges VA to review its policy
related to colorectal cancer screening and take action to align itwith guideline recommendations from the United States Preventive
Services Task Force, National Comprehensive Care Network, and
the American Cancer Society. Such action will ensure that veteranshave the same degree of access to the most appropriate screening
tests as active-duty service members and the general population.
Furthermore, the Secretary is directed to provide a report no later
than 6 months after enactment of this act to the Committees on
Appropriations of both Houses of Congress to receive an update on
the alignment of the colorectal screening options available to Veterans.
Lung Health.—The Department is encouraged to review and update its approach to lung cancer screening to optimize veterans access, including updating the Department’s lung cancer screening
guidelines. As part of this process, the Committee suggests the Department seek information and recommendations regarding the latest lung cancer research, data, and clinical best practices. The Department shall provide a report to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress within 120 days of enactment of
this act regarding the steps it is taking to optimize lung cancer
screening for veterans. The Department is further encouraged toconsider incorporating non-invasive technologies to screen veterans
for respiratory diseases and assess lung function, to limit the needfor invasive procedures.
POPCaP Program.—The Committee supports the work of thePrecision Oncology Program for Cancer of the Prostate [POPCaP]
program in providing veterans with access to clinical trials and individually customized treatments based on the cancer’s genetic profile and encourages expansion to multiple POPCaP sites at VAMCs
across the country.
Veteran Family Resource Program.—The Department is directed
to provide a report to the Committees on Appropriations of bothHouses of Congress, no later than 90 days after enactment of thisact, on the status on the Veteran Family Resource Program rollout,
including a summary of engagements to date, locations and next
steps on rolling the program out to additional VISNs in 2025, andauthorities and funding needed to ensure a successful rollout. As
part of the Family Resource Program, the Department is encouraged to include information about resources that reduce rates ofchild abuse and neglect among families with veterans.
Food Insecurity Training.—The Department is directed to provide to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Con-

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gress a plan to train veteran-facing staff and direct care providers
how to understand the signs of food insecurity so they are able todirect veterans experiencing food insecurity to services available
across the Federal Government.
Adaptive sports.—The Committee provides $30,542,000 for National Veterans Sports Programs, including $16,000,000 for adaptive sports programs. The Committee recognizes the significant improvements that adaptive sports and recreational therapy have on
veterans’ mental and physical health, and that veterans have expressed their desire for these activities to be included in the services VA offers. The Committee also recognizes that adaptive sports
and recreational therapy can provide a low-cost alternative to other
healthcare services that produce similar health outcomes.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea.—The Department should consider theadvisability and feasibility of establishing a treatment program forveterans suffering from obstructive sleep apnea using an innovative oral appliance that expands the airway.
Center for Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander and United StatesAffiliated Pacific Islander [NHPIUSAPI] Veterans Health.—The
Committee continues to support VA’s Center for NHPIUSAPIs toadvance efforts to address the unique healthcare needs of this community. The Center is provided funding consistent with the budget
request. The Committee also encourages VA to partner with universities in the Pacific region focusing on issues unique to this community.
Compacts of Free Association Related to Care for Veterans in the
Freely Associated States.—To ensure progress in implementation ofprovisions in Public Law 118–42, 209(a), the Department is directed to provide a report to the Committees on Appropriations ofboth Houses of Congress, not later than 90 days after enactmentof this act, detailing steps taken by the Department thus far, anybarriers to implementation, and a cost estimate for the program.
Produce Prescription Program.—The Committee recognizes that
VHA has the potential to play an important role in alleviating dietrelated disease through Produce Prescriptions. The Committee provides funding consistent with the budget request for VA facilities
to implement local VA Produce Prescription programs and pursue
strategies for patient education and outreach.
Food Service Guidelines.—The Committee supports the goal set
forth in the National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health to
implement the Food Service Guidelines for Federal Facilities andencourages VA to use these guidelines across its food service facilities as soon as possible. The Department should provide, within 1
year of enactment of this act, a report to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress that includes a baseline andfinal assessment of how VHA’s food purchasing and food service
practices align with the Food Service Guidelines, an evaluation of
the implementation strategy including associated costs and customer feedback, and recommendations for changes to procurement
or other laws that would facilitate ongoing implementation of theFood Service Guidelines.
Whole Genome Sequencing Technologies.—The Committee directs
the Secretary to provide a report 1 year after the enactment of thisact to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Con-

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gress on the feasibility and advisability of utilizing whole genome
sequencing technologies to conduct proactive sequencing for
healthcare-associated infections to allow for faster interventions
and better patient outcomes.
Reducing Airborne Contaminants.—The Committee recognizes
that airborne bacteria and viruses are a source of risk to the healthand well-being of veterans and staff at VA facilities. The Committee directs the Department to study the efficacy of UV technology platforms to address airborne contaminants in highly occupied and frequented spaces at VA facilities. The Committee directs
VA to provide a report to the Committees on Appropriations of bothHouses of Congress on the feasibility and advisability of utilizing
such technologies no later than 1 year after enactment of this act.
Wound Treatment.—The Committee is encouraged by recent innovations in wound treatment technologies that could significantly
reduce recovery times and lower treatment costs. The Committee
encourages the Department to consider using these new technologies for wound treatment and directs the Department to provide a report to the Committees on Appropriations of both Housesof Congress, no later than 180 days after enactment of this act, on
the feasibility and advisability of utilizing such technologies.
Diabetes Center of Excellence.—The Committee encourages VA toconsider establishing a Diabetes Center of Excellence to focus on
improving treatment and outcomes for Veterans with diabetes. The
Center would conduct and support research, including health services research, and other activities to develop and disseminate bestpractices with respect to treatment (including modalities to induce
remission or reversal) and prevention within VHA.
Diabetic Foot Ulcers.—The Committee commends VA’s work toeliminate diabetes-related foot amputations and supports the Department’s continued investment in programs used to treat veterans with diabetic foot ulcers. Further, the Committee encourages
the Department to develop the Remote Temperature Monitoring
Program, and to the extent practicable, expand its use of clinicallyvalidated remote monitoring technology. The Department is directed to provide to the Committees on Appropriations of bothHouses of Congress a report identifying its plans to support expanding the Remote Temperature Monitoring Program, and any
barriers to doing so, including staffing levels no later than 120 days
after the enactment of this act.
Service Dogs.—The Department is directed to produce a reportfor the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congresson the feasibility, advisability and cost of operating a program toprovide grants to nonprofit organizations for the purpose of assisting qualified organizations in carrying out programs to provide
service dogs to eligible veterans. The Department should provide
the report to the Committees no later than 1 year after enactmentof this act.
Neurology Centers of Excellence.—The Committee recognizes theincreasing number of veterans affected by neurologic conditions, including but not limited to: epilepsy, headache, multiple sclerosis,
and Parkinson’s disease. The Neurology Centers of Excellence provide essential innovative clinical care, education, and research efforts focused on these conditions. The Committee encourages fur-

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ther investment in, and collaboration between the Centers acrossdisciplines and directs the Department to allocate $70,000,000 for
the Neurology Centers of Excellence, including $25,000,000 for the
Epilepsy Centers, $24,000,000 for the Headache Centers,$6,500,000 for the MS Centers, and $14,000,000 for the
PADRECCs. The Committee also directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to report back the use and allocation of funds for eachCenter within 120 days of enactment.
Dental Services.—The Committee encourages the Department tooffer veterans robust support to address their oral health needs
using a whole-person approach, especially for veterans with additional medical needs including diabetes and heart disease. The Department is reminded of the report required in S. Rept. 118–43 requiring an assessment on the state of veterans’ oral healthcare programs and these programs’ ability to adequately serve the current
and future oral health needs of veterans. The Committee looks forward to reviewing this report.
Over-the-Counter [OTC] Hearing Aids.—The Committee encourages the Department to improve access to OTC hearing aids forveterans receiving audiology treatment at VA facilities, as clinicallyappropriate.
Medical Marijuana.—The Committee recognizes that the Department of Justice’s Drug Enforcement Agency has concurred with the
Department of Health and Human Services’ 2023 recommendation
to reschedule cannabis in the Controlled Substances Act from its
current placement in Schedule I to the less restrictive Schedule III.
Should cannabis be rescheduled to a lower Schedule, VA should
consider issuing guidance allowing VHA doctors and other personnel to discuss, recommend, and facilitate access to medical
marijuana in States with state-legal medical marijuana programs
to the extent allowable under Federal law.
Dialysis Services.—As the Department reaches the end of thecurrent Nationwide Dialysis Services contract period, VA should
ensure that care is not disrupted or diminished for the veteranscurrently receiving treatment for dialysis services. The Committee
remains interested in value-based dialysis payment models and directs VA to submit the feasibility report, due December 2022, nolater than 3 months after the date of the enactment of this act to
the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress.
Focused Ultrasound Treatment.—The Committee remains interested in research in non-invasive neuromodulation and brain therapeutics technology and application development utilizing focusedultrasound. The Committee looks forward to receiving the report
directed in S. Rept. 118–43 on the feasibility and advisability ofutilizing non-invasive Focused Ultrasound Technologies.
Peer Visitors.—The Committee commends the Department’s workwith veterans living with limb loss, particularly its support of programs that engage amputees to become certified peer visitors forother veterans. The Committee encourages the Department to consider expanding its certified peer visitor program to meet the needsof all veterans.
Limb Loss.—The Department is directed to submit a report to
the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress nolater than 90 days after enactment of this act on the feasibility, ad-49visability, and cost of expanding amputee services and educational
opportunities for individuals who have received osseointegration
surgery and are using osseointegration prosthetic technology.
Veteran Access.—The Department is directed to provide to theCommittees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress monthly
updates, by facility, on the average number of days it takes for veterans to receive appointments at VA and in the community, fromfile entry date to first scheduled and file entry date to appointment,
beginning 30 days after enactment of this act.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy [HBOT].—The Committee urges the
Department to consider continuing to research the efficacy of
HBOT as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury, and should permit case-by-case referrals for veterans to receive HBOT in the community.
MRI-Based Solutions.—The Committee encourages VA to consider partnerships to utilize MRI based solutions to identify, stratify and manage the metabolic disease burden in the VA population.
Essential Medical Devices.—The Committee urges VA to purchase essential medical devices, like needles and syringes, from
U.S. manufacturers or allied trading partners, to the extent possible. The Committee directs VA to submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress no later than 90days after enactment of this act on any utilization of Chinese madedevices among the 96 medical countermeasures published by FDA
in 2020. The report should also include specific recommendations
on how VA can reduce its dependency on Chinese medical devices
and increase the domestic supply chain, while safeguarding against
shortages.
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance Exposure.—The Committee isencouraged by the Department’s review of the National Academiesof Sciences, Engineering and Medicine recommendations related tothe utility of blood testing, and its collaboration with Federal andacademic partners, to better understand the health implications ofper- and polyfluoralkyl [PFAS] exposure related to military service.
The Committee directs VA to provide a report within 180 days ofenactment of this act to the Committees on Appropriations of bothHouses of Congress on the outcomes of VA’s Health Outcomes Military Exposures [HOME] intra-agency Technical Working Group[TWG] on improved clinical care decisions in terms of screening,care, and compensation policies for veterans impacted by PFAS exposure during their military service, including costs associated with
the Secretary’s decision. The report should include TWG’s final
course of action and feedback provided by key veteran stakeholders
on VA’s planned way forward.
Securing Veterans Health Data.—The Committee is concernedthat adversaries can gain unfettered access to sensitive health dataof veterans without their knowledge or consent. Therefore, theCommittee directs the Secretary to provide a report, no later than
90 days after enactment of this act, to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress regarding biotechnology
equipment or services that the Department has purchased, or biotechnology agreements or contracts the Department has agreed to,over the last five fiscal years, and efforts made to safeguard healthdata as part of those contracts.

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MEDICAL COMMUNITY CARE

Appropriations, 2024 .........................................................................
Advance appropriations, 2025 ..........................................................
Budget estimate, advance appropriations, 2026 .............................
Committee recommendation, advance appropriations, 2026 .........

$30,342,023,000
20,328,000,000
34,000,000,000
34,000,000,000

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Medical Community Care account provides for medical services for eligible enrolled veterans and other beneficiaries that ispurchased from and provided by non-Department of Veterans Affairs facilities and providers, including contract hospitals, State
homes, and outpatient services.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

In fiscal year 2024, the Committee provided an advance appropriation of $20,328,000,000 for fiscal year 2025 for the Medical
Community Care account. In addition, VA estimates to use$9,770,646,000 from the Toxic Exposures Fund to support medical
community care in fiscal year 2025, for a total of $30,098,646,000.
The Committee recommendation also includes an advance appropriation of $34,000,000,000 for Medical Community Care for fiscal
year 2026.
Standard Episode of Care.—Within 90 days of enactment, theCommittee directs VA to perform an analysis of how the Department could better leverage its Third Party Administrators [TPA] toinform VA when an enrolled veteran has been stabilized and may
require inpatient admission or a high-dollar procedure that could
be accommodated via the direct care system. Further, the analysis
should consider whether such follow on care could be separated
from the emergency care Standard Episode of Care.
Third Party Administrators [TPA] Accountability.—The Department should ensure CCN providers are held to the same accessstandards as those required for the Department by also requiring
CCN providers to report real-time appointment wait times as acondition of their participation in the CCN. The Department should
establish care quality, training, and screening standards in linewith those required of VA clinical staff that ensure veterans receive
private care at facilities as good as or better than VA facilities. Additionally, the Department should require TPAs to submit metrics
for appointment wait times per category of healthcare to the Secretary at an interval determined by the Secretary.
Community Care Authorizations.—The Committee is concerned
about reports of veterans having authorizations for community carerevoked. As such, the Department shall provide a report to theCommittees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress outlining in aggregate the number of instances where existing community care authorizations were rescinded and provide examples of
the rationale by which such a decision would be made. The reportshall be provided within 270 days of enactment of this act.

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MEDICAL SUPPORT AND COMPLIANCE

Appropriations, 2024 .........................................................................
Advance appropriations, 2025 ..........................................................
Budget estimate, advance appropriations, 2026 .............................
Committee recommendation, advance appropriations, 2026 .........

$10,750,000,000
11,800,000,000
12,700,000,000
12,700,000,000

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Medical Support and Compliance account provides funds for
management, security, and administrative expenses within the VA
healthcare system, in addition to providing costs associated withthe operation of VA medical centers and clinics, VISN offices, andthe VHA Central Office in Washington, DC. This appropriation also
covers Chief of Staff and Facility Director operations, quality ofcare oversight, legal services, billing and coding activities, procurement, financial management, security, and human resource management.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

In fiscal year 2024, the Committee provided an advance appropriation of $11,800,000,000 for fiscal year 2025 for the Medical
Support and Compliance account.
The Committee recommendation includes an advance appropriation of $12,700,000,000 for Medical Support and Compliance for fiscal year 2026, consistent with the budget request.
Drug Quality Scoring.—The Committee encourages the Department to partner with the Uniformed Services University of the
Health Sciences’ Center for Health Services Research to evaluate
the quality of drug products for essential medicines and develop ascoring tool for potential use in procurement.
MEDICAL FACILITIESAppropriations, 2024 .........................................................................
Advance appropriations, 2025 ..........................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ......................................................................
Committee recommendation, 2025 ...................................................
Budget estimate, advance appropriations, 2026 .............................
Committee recommendation, advance appropriations, 2026 .........

$8,949,485,000
9,400,000,000...........................
3,000,000
9,700,000,000
9,700,000,000

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Medical Facilities account provides funds for the operationand maintenance of the VA healthcare system’s vast capital infrastructure. This appropriation provides for costs associated withutilities,
engineering,
capitalplanning,
leases,laundry,
groundskeeping, housekeeping, facility repair, and property disposition and acquisition.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

In fiscal year 2024, the Committee provided an advance appropriation of $9,400,000,000 for fiscal year 2025 for the Medical Facilities account. The recommendation for fiscal year 2025 includes
an additional $3,000,000 to support expansion of child care centers
at VA medical facilities, which coupled with the advance appropriation provided for fiscal year 2025 provides the Department withtotal budget authority of $9,403,000,000.

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The Committee recommendation also includes an advance appropriation of $9,700,000,000 for Medical Facilities for fiscal year
2026.
Prohibition on Smoking.—The Committee supports the Department’s efforts to make VA facilities smoke-free and encourages full
implementation and enforcement of VHA Directives 1085 and1085.1, which prohibit the use of cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and anyother combustion or heating of tobacco, and the use of any electronic nicotine delivery system, including electronic or e-cigarettes,
vape pens, and e-cigars by any person on the premises of any VA
facility.
Water Management Policies.—Given the concern related to levelsof water use in hospitals and hospital laboratories, especially when
dealing with water scarcity in States with constrained resources,
VA is urged to consider water efficiency and zero water systems
when feasible.
Veteran Access to DoD Bases.—The Committee notes that Congress greatly expanded base access to a range of veterans and theircaregivers, including Medal of Honor and Purple Heart recipients.
However, this expansion of base access is limited and not all veterans, survivors and caregivers may access DoD facilities. Within
180 days, the Committee directs the Department to provide estimates of the total number of veterans, survivors and caregivers
and to report on the issues and challenges presented by expanding
the Department’s issuance of the Veteran Health Identification
Card that the Department of Defense accepts for base access.
VA Non-Recurring Maintenance.—The Committee is concernedthat repeated maintenance issues related to air conditioning outages and poor facility conditions can lead to interruption in veterans’ care. The Department should make every effort to pursue
timely, and permanent solutions to facility maintenance issues toavoid disruption to care. Further, the Committee directs VA to assess its facilities where there have been repeated instances of poor
facility or maintenance conditions with relation to air conditioningor failures over the past 5 years and analyze the timelines in whichsuch maintenance issues were fixed, and whether any additional
issues arose following the maintenance fixes. Additionally, VA shall
examine the data processes utilized to determine if the systems
were adequately fixed and assess whether such processes could be
improved. VA should focus this assessment on facilities that have
had a high proportion of new veteran patients in recent years, toassess the impact of changing veteran demographics on VA infrastructure.
Infrastructure Prioritization.—The Committee is aware that several categories of healthcare are seeing high demand, and due to
VA’s limitation of physical space capacity to deliver these services,that care is being sent into the community. Within 270 days of enactment of this act, the Department is directed to report to theCommittees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress on thefeasibility, advisability and costs of prioritizing construction
projects to meet the need for high-demand, high-cost medical services where the Department lacks physical space capacity. The report should include how prioritizing these types of medical services
into current processes can improve veterans access to VA direct

53care and should include projects broken down by project type, estimated cost, and whether the project is currently funded or unfunded.
MEDICAL AND PROSTHETIC RESEARCH

Appropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

$943,000,000
868,000,000
878,000,000

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Medical and Prosthetic Research account provides funds for
medical, rehabilitative, and health services research. Medical research supports basic and clinical studies that advance knowledge
leading to improvements in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and disabilities. Rehabilitation research focuses
on rehabilitation engineering problems in the fields of prosthetics,
orthotics, adaptive equipment for vehicles, sensory aids, and related areas. Health services research focuses on improving the effectiveness and economy of the delivery of health services.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends $878,000,000 for the Medical and
Prosthetic Research account. This is $10,000,000 above the budget
request. In addition, VA estimates to use $59,000,000 from the
Toxic Exposures Fund to support medical research in fiscal year
2025, for a total of $937,000,000.
The Committee remains highly supportive of this program, andrecognizes its importance both in improving healthcare services toveterans and recruiting and retaining high quality medical professionals in the Veterans Health Administration.
Advanced Platform Technology [APT] Center.—The Committee
applauds VHA for progress being made to provide our Nation’s veterans with new assistive and restorative technologies that address
sensory, motor, or cognitive deficits, as well as limb loss. The APTCenter has effectively utilized a partnership model to leverage local
and national research expertise to drive progress in diverse areas
including artificial lung development, wound healing, and neurallyconnected sensory prosthesis. The bill provides continued support
for these efforts.
Optimizing Prosthetics for Veterans.—The Committee encourages
the Department to conduct and support research activities that test
and develop novel methods, including artificial intelligence models,imaging, and motion capture technologies, for designing, fitting,and adjusting prosthetic technologies to improve prosthetics forveterans.
Reducing Opioid Use Through Medical Marijuana.—The Committee encourages VA to conduct a study on the relationship between treatment programs involving medical marijuana that areapproved by States, the access of veterans to such programs, anda reduction in opioid use and abuse among veterans, as data isavailable to do so. Findings should be provided to the Committee
on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress within 1 year of enactment of this act.

54Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl [PFAS] Exposure.—The Committee continues to direct VA to collaborate with the Department of Defense
PFAS Task Force, academia, and other health institutions andagencies to monitor research activities, results, and publications on
the health effects from PFAS. The Secretary, in coordination with
the Secretary of Defense, shall submit to Congress a report on thiscollaboration not later than 180 days following the enactment of
this act.
Women Veterans Health Research.—The Committee encourages
VA to advance and expand the inclusion of women veterans in clinical research conducted by the Department by utilizing the provisions outlined in Public Law 100–322 related to discovery and datacollaboration between VA and its partnering entities.
Aviator Cancers Examination Study.—The Committee encourages the Secretary to coordinate with the National Academies of
Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on theprevalence and mortality of cancer among individuals who served
as active-duty aircrew of fixed-wing aircraft in the U.S. Armed
Forces. The study should leverage findings in existing literature, toinclude the Air Force and Department of Defense studies. The Secretary should report on any findings of this study within 3 monthsof its completion to the Committees on Appropriations of bothHouses of Congress.
MEDICAL CARE COST RECOVERY COLLECTIONSMEDICAL CARE COLLECTION FUND

Appropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

$3,991,000,000
4,632,000,000
4,632,000,000

MEDICAL CARE COLLECTION FUND–REVENUES APPLIED

Appropriations, 2024 .........................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ......................................................................
Committee recommendation .............................................................

¥$3,991,000,000¥4,632,000,000¥4,632,000,000

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Medical Care Collection Fund [MCCF] was established by
the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (Public Law 105–33). In fiscal
year 2004, Public Law 108–199 allowed the Department of Veterans Affairs to deposit first-party and pharmacy co-payments;
third-party insurance payments and enhanced-use collections; longterm care co-payments; Compensated Work Therapy Program collections; and Parking Program fees into the MCCF. The Secretaryof Veterans Affairs has the authority to transfer funds from the
MCCF to the Medical Services and Medical Community Care accounts.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommendation includes the authority to retain
co-payments and third-party collections, estimated to total$4,632,000,000 in fiscal year 2025.

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NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMINISTRATION
Appropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

$480,000,000
495,000,000
495,000,000

ADMINISTRATION OVERVIEWThe National Cemetery Administration [NCA] was established inaccordance with the National Cemeteries Act of 1973 (Public Law
93–43). It has a four-fold mission: to provide for the interment inany national cemetery of the remains of eligible deceased
servicemembers and discharged veterans, together with theirspouses and certain dependents, and permanently maintain theirgraves; to provide headstones for, and to mark graves of, eligible
persons in national, State, and private cemeteries; to administer
the grant program for aid to States in establishing, expanding, or
improving State veterans cemeteries; and to administer the Presidential Memorial Certificate Program.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends $495,000,000 for the National Cemetery Administration. This is an increase of $15,000,000 above thefiscal year 2024 enacted level and equal to the budget request.
The Committee has included bill language to make available
through September 30, 2026, up to 10 percent of the National Cemetery Administration appropriation.
National Cemetery Administration Access.—The Committee directs VA to work in collaboration with DoD to allow veterans andtheir families to gain access at cemeteries that are located on DoD
installations. Access should be granted in a way that maintains security, while allowing appropriate access for grieving families, including those without military identification.
Rural Initiative Cemetery Infrastructure.—The Committee supports the National Cemetery Administration’s efforts to construct
additional infrastructure at its Rural Initiative national cemeteries.
The Committee encourages the Department to work with State andlocal entities, including non-profit organizations, interested in constructing and donating VA-approved facilities to meet the locationspecific needs of veterans, visitors, and volunteers. The Department
is directed to report to the Committees on Appropriations of bothHouses of Congress about the barriers that exist to implementing
the ‘‘Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams State Committal Shelter Pilot Program Act’’.
DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION
Appropriations, 2024 ............................................................................. $10,677,361,000
Budget estimate, 2025 ........................................................................... 10,796,133,000
Committee recommendation ................................................................. 10,860,146,000
ADMINISTRATION OVERVIEW

Departmental Administration provides for the administration ofveterans benefits through VBA, the executive direction of the Department, several top level supporting offices, and the Board of
Veterans Appeals.

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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends $10,860,146,000 for Departmental
Administration. The amount is composed of $457,000,000 for General Administration; $267,000,000 for the Board of Veterans Appeals; $6,276,693,000 for Information Technology Systems;$894,000,000 for the Veterans Electronic Health Record;$301,000,000 for the Office of Inspector General; $2,069,000,000 forConstruction, Major Projects; $380,453,000 for Construction, Minor
Projects; $150,000,000 for Grants for Construction of State Extended Care Facilities; and $65,000,000 for Grants for the Construction of State Veterans Cemeteries.
In addition, funds are available from the Recurring Expenses
Transformational Fund [Transformational Fund]. Established in
the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 (Public Law 114–113),
the Transformational Fund consists of unobligated balances of expired discretionary appropriations, following the fifth fiscal year
after the last fiscal year funds were originally available. These
funds shall be available until expended for facilities infrastructure
improvements, including nonrecurring maintenance, at existing VA
hospitals and clinics, and for information technology systems improvements and sustainment. For fiscal year 2025, VA proposed toallocate $307,000,000 of the anticipated Transformational Fundbalance for minor construction projects.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)

Appropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

$475,000,000
457,000,000
457,000,000

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThe General Administration account provides funding for the Office of the Secretary, six assistant secretaries, and three independent staff offices.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends $457,000,000 for General Administration, equal to the budget request. The Committee has included
bill language to make available through September 30, 2026, up to
10 percent of the General Administration appropriation.
The Committee provides funding for General Administration in
the amounts specified below:[In thousands of dollars]
Office 1

Office of the Secretary ...................................................................................................
Office of General Counsel ..............................................................................................
Office of Management ...................................................................................................
Office of Human Resources & Administration/Operations, Security & Preparedness ..
Office of Enterprise Integration .....................................................................................
Office of Public & Intergovernmental Affairs ................................................................

Fiscal year 2025
budget request

Committee
recommendation

18,159142,310
81,232
121,727
37,81816,29818,159142,310
81,232
121,727
37,81816,298

57[In thousands of dollars]
Fiscal year 2025
budget request

Committee
recommendation

Office of Congressional & Legislative Affairs ...............................................................
Office of Accountability & Whistleblower Protection .....................................................

9,895
29,561

9,895
29,561

Total ...........................................................................................................................

457,000

457,000

Office 1

1The Office of Acquisition, Logistics & Construction and the Veterans Experience Office are funded solely with reimbursable authority.

The Secretary may alter these allocations if the Committees havebeen notified and written approval is provided.
Unobligated Balances of Expired Discretionary Funds.—The
Committee directs the Secretary to submit to the Committees on
Appropriations of both Houses of Congress quarterly reports detailing all unobligated balances of expired discretionary funds by fiscal
year.
Access to High-Quality Affordable Childcare for Federal Employees.—The Committee applauds the Department for increasing thechildcare subsidy for employees through the VA Childcare Subsidy
Program [CCSP], but is concerned that the subsidy the Department
is providing employees may not have kept pace with the risingcosts of childcare. Within 180 days of enactment, the Committee directs the Department to provide a report to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress on the number of employees using the subsidy in each tier of the CCSP, the percentage ofchildcare costs the CCSP covers for those employees that opt to use
the program, a breakdown of the percentage of the funds spent on
CCSP for center-based care, home care, and or before/after care respectively, how many eligible employees forgo the subsidy and how
the maximum monthly subsidy compares to the average cost ofchildcare in high cost and rural markets.
Advertising Contracts.—The Committee understands that, as thelargest advertiser in the United States, the Federal Government
should work to ensure fair access to its advertising contracts forsmall disadvantaged businesses and businesses owned by minorities and women. The Secretary is directed to provide a report to theCommittees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress within
180 days of enactment of this act with the following information:
expenditures for fiscal year 2024 and expected expenditures for fiscal year 2025 for all contracts for advertising services; and contracts for the advertising services of socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses concerns (as defined in section 8(a)(4)of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637 (a)(4))); and women-andminority-owned businesses.
Consolidated Mail Operations.—The Secretary may be able to improve services to veterans and their families, increase efficiency,
and reduce operational costs by investing in modern information
technology systems and centralizing the Department’s mail management operations, with the exception of mailing prescription
drugs, to allow VA to manage its correspondence on an enterpriselevel. The Secretary should consider centralizing mail operations tooperate on a shared enterprise service basis so as to drive production efficiency and mail volumes capable of taking advantage of automation discounts offered by USPS. The Secretary is directed to58
provide a report to the Committees on Appropriations of bothHouses of Congress, no later than 180 days after enactment of thisact, detailing the potential savings, benefits, and improvements inservice to veterans of such an effort.
VA Fellowship Program.—The Department is directed to provide
a report to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses ofCongress on the advisability, feasibility, and cost of establishing apermanent, structured, and centralized VA Fellowship Programthat includes the selection and training of promising candidates, toinclude thorough grounding in all of the Department’s major functions; addresses candidate expenses for moving to the Washington,
DC area and back to their home station or a follow-on assignment;
and integrates the fellowship with other professional development
programs for emerging leaders, as appropriate.
Voting-Related Activities.—The Committee notes that the Department has not yet provided the briefing required under this headingin the explanatory statement accompanying Public Law 118–42. As
such, the Committee directs the Secretary to provide to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress a briefing,
within 30 days after enactment of this act, regarding any strategicplans developed by the Department since January 20, 2021 outlining ways for the Department to promote voter registration andvoter participation.
BOARD OF VETERANS APPEALSAppropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

$287,000,000
267,000,000
267,000,000

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONAs set forth in section 7101(a) of title 38 United States Code, theBoard of Veterans Appeals [BVA] is responsible for making final
decisions on claims for veterans benefits presented to the Board forappellate review. The vast majority of the Board’s workload derives
from benefit claims initiated by the Veterans Benefits Administration’s Regional Offices. The appellate process has multiple steps,
most of which occur at the local Regional Office level. If a veteranis not satisfied with the Regional Office determination, he or she
may appeal to the Board for a final agency decision. The Board adjudicates appeals covering all areas of veterans benefits, including
service connection, increased disability ratings, total disability ratings, pensions, insurance benefits, educational benefits, home loan
guaranties, vocational rehabilitation, waivers of indebtedness, feebasis medical care, and dependency and indemnity compensation.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends $267,000,000 for the Board of Veterans Appeals, equal to the budget request. The Committee has included bill language to make available through September 30,
2026, up to 10 percent of BVA’s appropriation. In addition, VA estimates to use $19,000,000 from the Toxic Exposures Fund to support BVA activities related to toxic exposures in fiscal year 2025.
Appeals Backlog.—The Committee is concerned with the large
backlog of cases at the Board of Veterans Appeals. The Department

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is directed to provide a report to the Committees on Appropriationsof both Houses of Congress no later than 90 days after enactmentof this act about its plans to eliminate the backlog.
Staffing.—The Committee supports the Board of Veterans Appeals’ goal to process 118,000 appeals in fiscal year 2025. To accomplish this goal, the Committee encourages the Board to use all resources available to hire additional staff and judges to keep pacewith the expected increased workload of appeals from toxic-exposed
veterans.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMSAppropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

$6,401,000,000
6,231,680,270
6,276,693,000

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Information Technology [IT] Systems appropriation, alongwith reimbursements, funds the costs of all IT staff salaries andexpenses, the operations and maintenance of all existing information technology systems, and the development of new projects andprograms designed to improve the delivery of service to veterans.
This appropriation also funds the costs associated with the Officeof Information and Technology which oversees the functions highlighted above.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends $6,276,693,000 for the Information
Technology Systems account. This amount is $45,013,000 above thebudget request. The Committee recommendation includes$1,695,247,816 for staff salaries and expenses, $4,575,983,911 foroperation and maintenance of existing programs, including$118,900,000 for activations, and $5,461,273 for program development. In addition, VA estimates to use $1,364,000,000 from the
Toxic Exposures Fund to support the information technology systems activities related to toxic exposures in fiscal year 2025.
The Committee has appropriated the Information Technology
Systems account as three subaccounts. This funding structure enhances the Committee’s ability to ensure funds are executed in amanner consistent with the Department’s budget submission. The
Committee has provided sufficient flexibility within the subaccounts by way of authorized carryover amounts and reprogramming authority to give the Office of Information Technology as
much flexibility as possible to accomplish its mission and goals,
while ensuring proper accountability and oversight.
Artificial Intelligence [AI] Initiative.—The Department is encouraged to utilize AI to improve the Veteran experience in ways thatalign with the Executive Order 14110, Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence. The Committee further believes the Department would benefit from the establishment of an AI Governing Council. Additionally, the Department should consider leveraging commercially-available technology
to improve efficiency, hiring, and onboarding processes. The Department is directed to provide a report to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress no later than 180 days

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after enactment of this act, on the areas in which the Department
identifies a positive use case for AI in ways that support the VA
workforce. The report should include ways to reduce the administrative burden of clinicians and administrative staff, and to improve interfaces which reduce the difficulty of scheduling appointments, receiving reimbursement of covered veteran expenses, thebilling of services, and other efforts that serve veterans.
Accessibility.—The Committee believes the Department would
benefit from the establishment of an Advisory Committee on Equal
Access to ensure the Department’s compliance with disability laws.
The Committee also recognizes a continued need for the Department to improve the accessibility of its technology for people withdisabilities. The General Services Administration’s [GSA] fiscal
year 2023 Government-wide Section 508 Assessment, and a recent
Office of Inspector General Report, both highlight the need for the
Department to improve accessibility. GSA’s assessment of the Department did not include data on the accessibility of VA’s internal
intranet, public electronic documents, or videos. The Committee encourages the Department to provide GSA with testing outcomes forall of its information and communication technology for the next
annual GSA assessment of Section 508.
VETERANS ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD

Appropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

$1,334,142,000
894,000,000
894,000,000

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Veterans Electronic Health Record [EHR] account funds all
activities related to the acquisition, implementation, preparation,
development, interface, management, rollout, and maintenance of a
new EHR. The EHR solution and implementation will include program management; an enterprise-wide EHR system; change management; training; testing; deployment services; sustainment; andother solutions encompassing the entire range of EHR requirements.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends $894,000,000 for the Veterans EHR,
equal to the budget request. The Committee remains supportive of
replacing VA’s current EHR with the same system being acquiredby DoD, and supports the Department’s current effort to ‘‘reset’’ theinitiative and hold future rollouts until performance in the sites
currently using the new EHR has improved, but urges the Department to restart deployments as soon as is safe.
Given the schedules and costs associated with any acquisition ofthis size and magnitude, it is important for the Department to provide regular implementation updates. Therefore, the bill continues
the strict quarterly reporting requirements of obligations, expenditures, and any upcoming deployment schedule by facility. The Department is directed to continue quarterly briefings to review
timelines, performance milestones, costs, implementation, andchange management progress. In addition, the Committee includes
a statutory proviso that makes 25 percent of funding contingent

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upon the Secretary (1) providing notification of each instance when
the contractor supporting acquisition has failed to meet its obligations for system availability; (2) a plan to standardize the systemfor deployment across the enterprise; and (3) providing periodic updates, beginning 30 days after enactment of this act, on the
progress of upgrades to the pharmacy and billing applications.
The Committee continues to direct GAO to perform quarterly
performance reviews of the VA EHR deployment to keep the Committees on Appropriations and Veteran’s Affairs of both Houses ofCongress apprised of VA’s progress.
Medical Image Exchange.—The Committee understands that
there are VA facilities that have deployed a modern software platform that supports bi-directional exchange of medical images, diagnostic reports, and other clinical data between VA facilities, community providers, and Federal partners. VA is encouraged to expand this software’s connections to Indian and Tribal health clinics
and work with DoD to expedite connections with military treatment facilities. Further, VA should consider making this software
platform available in the new Electronic Health Record system, the
VA Enterprise Cloud and the anticipated national Enterprise Imaging initiative to build on the care quality, efficiency and productivity gains.
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL

Appropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

$296,000,000
296,000,000
301,000,000

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThe Office of Inspector General [OIG] was established by the Inspector General Act of 1978 and is responsible for the audit, investigation, and inspection of all Department of Veterans Affairs programs and operations.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends $301,000,000 for OIG, $5,000,000
above the budget request. The Committee has included bill language to make available through September 30, 2026, up to 10 percent of the OIG appropriation. Given the importance of the OIG
work related to implementation of PACT Act (Public Law 117–168),
the Committee includes $5,000,000 in funding for this work.
OIG continues to sustain an extremely high performance level,
and the Committee continues to support OIG’s essential oversightof VA’s programs and operations, and maintains a provision to support timely access to any records, documents, or other materials
available to the Department. Similarly, the Committee strongly encourages OIG to undertake and complete investigations in a timely
manner, including sharing information with the Department, theDepartment of Justice, or other entities as appropriate.
CONSTRUCTION, MAJOR PROJECTSAppropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

$961,219,000
2,069,000,000
2,069,000,000

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Construction, Major Projects account provides funds for constructing, altering, extending, and improving any of the facilities(including parking projects) under the jurisdiction or for the use of
VA, including planning, architectural and engineering services,
needs assessment, and site acquisition where the estimated cost of
a project is more than the amount set forth in 38 U.S.C.
8104(a)(3)(A). Proceeds realized from enhanced use lease activities
may be deposited into the Construction, Major Projects and Construction, Minor Projects accounts.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,069,000,000
for the construction of major projects. This is equal to the budget
request.
The following table reflects the President’s budget request for
major construction projects and the corresponding Committee recommendations.
MAJOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS[In thousands of dollars]
Fiscal year 2025
budget request

Committee
recommendation

1,344,810

1,344,810

13,300278,4091,000
213,000
1,000
500
134,481

13,300278,4091,000
213,000
1,000
500
134,481

Total, VHA ..............................................................................................................

1,986,500

1,986,500

National Cemetery Administration [NCA]:
Denver, CO: Fort Logan National Cemetery—Gravesite Expansion ..............................
Advance Planning and Design Fund—Various Stations ..............................................

45,00030,00045,00030,000Total, NCA .............................................................................................................

75,00075,000General Administration/Staff Offices
Department Advance Planning and Design Fund for Major Construction ....................

7,500

7,500

Total Construction, Major Projects .......................................................................

2,069,000

2,069,000

Location and description

Veterans Health Administration [VHA]:West Los Angeles, CA: Build New Critical Care Center, Central Utility Plant, Demolition and Renovations to Building 500 .....................................................................
Dallas, TX: Clinical Expansion for Mental Health, Expansion of Parking Facilities
and Land Acquisition ................................................................................................
Advance Planning and Design Fund—Various Stations ..............................................
Asbestos—Various Stations ..........................................................................................
Construction & Facilities Management Staff—Various Stations .................................
Hazardous Waste—Various Stations .............................................................................
Claims Analysis—Various Stations ...............................................................................
Non-Departmental Federal Entity Project Management Support—Various Stations ....

Vulnerable Infrastructure.—The Committee continues to encourage the Department to evaluate its infrastructure and constructionneeds taking into account the stress that recent historic weather
trends have placed on aging or inadequate buildings and infrastructure. The Committee looks forward to receiving a report as requested in S. Rept. 118–43 on extreme weather preparation.

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CONSTRUCTION, MINOR PROJECTSAppropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

$692,000,000
380,453,000
380,453,000

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Construction, Minor Projects account provides for constructing, altering, extending, and improving any of the facilities(including parking) under the jurisdiction or for the use of VA, including planning, assessment of needs, architectural and engineering services, and site acquisition, where the estimated cost of a
project is equal to or less than $30,000,000. The Veterans Millennium Health Care and Benefits Act (Public Law 106–117) gave VA
authority to make capital contributions from minor construction inenhanced-use leases. Proceeds realized from enhanced-use lease activities may be deposited into the Construction, Major Projects andConstruction, Minor Projects accounts.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends $380,453,000 for minor construction. This is equal to the budget request.
The recommendation includes $64,453,000 for the Veterans
Health Administration, $174,075,000 for the National Cemetery
Administration, $46,080,000 for the Veterans Benefits Administration, and $95,845,000 for staff offices and the Office of Information
and Technology. In addition, the Committee supports the Department’s allocation of $307,000,000 from the Transformational Fundto support the construction of minor projects bringing the Department’s total resources for Minor Construction to $687,453,000. The
Department is directed to provide an expenditure plan to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress no later than
30 days after enactment of this act for the amount appropriated forminor construction.
Permanent Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Unit.—The
Committee recognizes the importance of long-term residential rehabilitation treatment unit beds for veterans suffering from substanceuse disorders, particularly in rural areas. The Department is encouraged to include such projects in future budgets.
GRANTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STATE EXTENDED CARE FACILITIESAppropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

$171,000,000
141,000,000
150,000,000

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThis account is used to provide grants to assist States in acquiring or constructing State home facilities for furnishing domiciliaryor nursing home care to veterans, and to expand, remodel, or alter
existing buildings for furnishing domiciliary, nursing home, or hospital care to veterans in State homes. The grant may not exceed
65 percent of the total cost of the project. Public Law 102–585
granted permanent authority for this program, and Public Law
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regulations for the number of beds for which grant assistance may
be furnished. This program has been a successful partnership between States and VA in meeting the long-term care needs of elderly veterans for decades.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends $150,000,000 for Grants for Construction of State Extended Care Facilities. This is $9,000,000
above the budget request.
Grant Eligibility.—The Secretary is urged to consider additional
factors when reviewing and prioritizing grant applications, including whether a State has only one State Extended Care facility, thegeographic diversity among grant recipients, whether a facility has
an industry-standard Facility Condition Index maximum rating ofpoor, and whether veterans would have access to other providers
who can appropriately meet their needs.
GRANTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF VETERANS CEMETERIESAppropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

$60,000,000
60,000,000
65,000,000

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Public Law 105–368 amended title 38 U.S.C. 2408 and established authority to provide aid to States for establishment, expansion, and improvement of State veterans cemeteries, which are operated and permanently maintained by the States. This statutorychange increased the maximum Federal share from 50 percent to
100 percent in order to fund construction costs and initial equipment expenses when the cemetery is established. States remain responsible for providing the land and for paying all costs related tooperation and maintenance of the cemeteries, including the costs
for subsequent equipment purchases.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends $65,000,000 for Grants for Construction of State Veterans Cemeteries. This is $5,000,000 above
the budget request.
Veterans Cemetery Grants Program [VCGP].—The Committee
supports NCA’s efforts to support States as they expand burial opportunities, especially for lower density veteran populations. In
order to ensure that these infrastructure projects are meeting theneeds of veterans, volunteers, and visitors, the Committee encourages VA to give appropriate consideration to States without a
VCGP grant before expanding existing cemeteries.
COST OF WAR TOXIC EXPOSURES FUND

Appropriations, 2024 1 .......................................................................
Appropriations, 2025 1 .......................................................................

$20,268,000,000
24,455,000,000

1 Funds for fiscal year 2024 and 2025 were appropriated in the Fiscal Responsibility Act of2023 (Public Law 118–5).

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PROGRAM OVERVIEWThe Cost of War Toxic Exposures Fund [Toxic Exposures Fund]was established in order to fully fund the new costs related to providing veterans and their families the benefits and care associatedwith eligibility expansion included in the Honoring Our PACT Act
of 2022 (Public Law 117–168) [PACT Act].
The Department may allocate funds from the Cost of War Toxic
Exposures Fund for investment in the delivery of veterans
healthcare associated with exposure to environmental hazards inservice, expenses incident to the delivery of veterans healthcare
and benefits associated with exposure to environmental hazards inservice, and medical and other research related to exposures to environmental hazards in service.
The Committee supports the appropriations provided in the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (Public Law 118–5), and includes aprovision requiring quarterly reporting on the status of the Toxic
Exposures Fund. Further, the Committee continues to expect a consolidated section in budget requests outlining the proposed spending from the Toxic Exposures Fund, consistent with requirements
in Public Law 117–168.
Kosovo Veterans Toxic Exposures.—As the Department undergoes
rulemaking for Public Law 117–168, the Department should consider adding Kosovo to the list of covered countries for the purposesof determining presumptive eligibility, specifically service in theNATO Kosovo Force [KFOR] since June 1999, as ‘‘covered service.’’
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS(INCLUDING TRANSFERS AND RESCISSIONS OF FUNDS)

Sec. 201. The Committee includes a provision which outlinestransfer authority and responsibilities for the Veterans Benefits
Administration.
Sec. 202. The Committee includes a provision which outlinestransfer authority and responsibilities for the Veterans Health Administration.
Sec. 203. The Committee includes a provision which outlines theuse of funds appropriated for salaries and expenses.
Sec. 204. The Committee includes a provision mandating that
only construction funds may be used for land procurement or theconstruction of any new hospital or home.
Sec. 205. The Committee includes a provision allowing for reimbursements to the Medical Services account.
Sec. 206. The Committee includes a provision allowing for payments of prior year obligations.
Sec. 207. The Committee includes a provision which allows forthe use of funds for prior year obligations.
Sec. 208. The Committee includes a provision which allows forpayments from the National Service Life Insurance Fund.
Sec. 209. The Committee includes a provision which outlines theuse of funds from enhanced-use lease proceeds.
Sec. 210. The Committee includes a provision which provides
funds for the Office of Resolution Management, Diversity and Inclusion, the Office of Employment Discrimination Complaint Adju-

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dication, and the Alternate Dispute Resolution function within the
Office of Human Resources and Administration.
Sec. 211. The Committee includes a provision which requires disclosure of third-party reimbursement information.
Sec. 212. The Committee includes a provision which allows forthe transfer of revenue derived from enhanced-use leases into theconstruction accounts.
Sec. 213. The Committee includes a provision which outlines authorized uses for Medical Services account funds.
Sec. 214. The Committee includes a provision which allows funds
in the Medical Care Collection Fund to be transferred into theMedical Services and Medical Community Care accounts.
Sec. 215. The Committee includes a provision which allows eligible veterans in the State of Alaska to obtain medical care services.
Sec. 216. The Committee includes a provision which allows forthe transfer of funds into the construction accounts.
Sec. 217. The Committee includes a provision requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit quarterly financial reports.
Sec. 218. The Committee includes a provision outlining transfer
authority for the Information Technology Systems account.
Sec. 219. The Committee includes a provision allowing for thetransfer of funds from certain accounts to the Joint Department of
Defense/Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund, as authorized by Public Law 111–84.
Sec. 220. The Committee includes a provision allowing for thetransfer of funds from certain advance appropriation accounts to
the Joint Department of Defense/Department of Veterans Affairs
Medical Facility Demonstration Fund, as authorized by Public Law
111–84.
Sec. 221. The Committee includes a provision allowing for thetransfer of certain funds deposited in the Medical Care Collections
Fund to the Joint Department of Defense/Department of Veterans
Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund, as authorized by
Public Law 111–84.
Sec. 222. The Committee includes a provision directing a minimum of $15,000,000 be transferred from Medical Services, Medical
Support and Compliance, and Medical Facilities to the Departmentof Defense/Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Sharing Incentive Fund, as authorized by section 8111 of title 38, UnitedStates Code.
Sec. 223. The Committee includes a provision prohibiting funds
available to the Department in this or any other act from being
used to replace the current system by which VISNs select and contract for diabetes monitoring supplies and equipment.
Sec. 224. The Committee includes a provision requiring notification of all bid savings for major construction projects.
Sec. 225. The Committee includes a provision restricting scope
increases for major construction projects above that specified in theoriginal project justification.
Sec. 226. The Committee includes a provision requiring the Department to submit reports relating to the Veterans Benefits Administration on claims processing at Regional Offices.

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Sec. 227. The Committee includes a provision requiring VA to notify the Committee 15 days prior to any organizational changes
within VA of 25 or more FTE.
Sec. 228. The Committee includes a provision requiring the Secretary to report to the Committees each quarter about any single
national outreach and awareness marketing campaign exceeding$1,000,000.
Sec. 229. The Committee includes a provision permitting thetransfer to the Medical Services account of fiscal year discretionary
2025 appropriated funds.
Sec. 230. The Committee includes a provision permitting thetransfer of funds between GOE, VBA and BVA.
Sec. 231. The Committee includes a provision prohibiting the reprogramming of funds in excess of $7,000,000 among major construction projects or programs.
Sec. 232. The Committee includes a provision mandating certain
professional standards for the veterans crisis hotline.
Sec. 233. The Committee includes a provision requiring VA to
use the mammography screening guidelines announced by the Secretary on May 10, 2017.
Sec. 234. The Committee includes a provision allowing the use of
Medical Services funding for assisted reproductive technology treatment and adoption reimbursement for veterans and their spouses
if the veteran has a service-connected disability that results inbeing unable to procreate without such fertility treatment.
Sec. 235. The Committee includes a provision prohibiting any
funds to be used to contract out any functions performed by morethan 10 employees without a fair competition process.
Sec. 236. The Committee includes a provision pertaining to Native Hawaiian small businesses.
Sec. 237. The Committee includes a provision directing the discontinuation of the usage of Social Security numbers within VA.
Sec. 238. The Committee includes a provision pertaining to thecertification of marriage and family therapists.
Sec. 239. The Committee includes a provision prohibiting thetransfer of funds from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation
Fund to any other VA account.
Sec. 240. The Committee includes a provision regarding a childcare program.
Sec. 241. The Committee includes a provision prohibiting funds
to be used to restrict an individual’s ability to speak with a Member of Congress or his or her staff.
Sec. 242. The Committee includes a provision requiring certain
data to be included in the budget justifications for the Construction, Major account.
Sec. 243. The Committee includes a provision prohibiting the useof funds to deny the Inspector General timely access to information, unless a provision of law expressly refers to the Inspector
General and expressly limits such access.
Sec. 244. The Committee includes a provision prohibiting funding
from being used in a manner that would increase wait times forveterans at medical facilities.
Sec. 245. The Committee includes a provision prohibiting the useof funds in fiscal year 2025 to convert any program which received

68specific purpose funds in fiscal year 2024 to a general purposefunded program without the approval of the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress at least 30 days prior to any
such action.
Sec. 246. The Committee includes a reference to a provision in
the 2017 appropriations act identifying information which may be
used to verify the status of coastwise merchant seamen who served
during World War II for the purposes of eligibility for medals, ribbons, or other military decorations.
Sec. 247. The Committee includes a provision addressing animal
research at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Sec. 248. The Committee includes a provision ensuring particularratios of veterans to FTE position within any VA program of rehabilitation.
Sec. 249. The Committee includes a provision to allow fiscal year
2025 and 2026 ‘‘Medical Community Care’’ funds to be used tocover obligations that otherwise would be paid by the Veterans
Choice Fund, if necessary.
Sec. 250. The Committee includes a provision to allow obligations
and expenditures applicable to the ‘‘Medical Services’’ account infiscal years 2017 through 2019 for aid to State homes to remain inthe ‘‘Medical Community Care’’ account.
Sec. 251. The Committee includes a provision specifying anamount from the four medical care accounts for gender-specific careand programmatic efforts to deliver care for women veterans.
Sec. 252. The Committee includes a provision allocating funds
from the ‘‘Recurring Expenses Transformational Fund’’ for specificpurposes.
Sec. 253. The Committee includes a provision requiring quarterly
reports on obligations from the ‘‘Cost of War Toxic Exposures
Fund’’.
Sec. 254. The Committee includes a provision to address contributions from other Federal agencies to VA Non-Profit Corporations for research.
Sec. 255. The Committee includes a provision to restrict funds
from being used to close medical facilities.
Sec. 256. The Committee includes a provision to allow use of unobligated balances to support construction projects in the CHIP–IN
program.
Sec. 257. The Committee includes a provision to rescind previously appropriated funding.
Sec. 258. The Committee includes a provision prohibiting the useof funds to administer, implement, or enforce the final rule relatingto ‘‘Change in Rates VA Pays for Special Modes of Transportation’’.
Sec. 259. The Committee includes a provision prohibiting the useof funds for certain information technology equipment and software.
Sec. 260. The Committee includes a provision related to paymentof awards and incentive fees to contractors with unsatisfactory performance.

TITLE III
RELATED AGENCIESAMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS COMMISSIONOVERVIEWThe American Battle Monuments Commission [ABMC] was established by Congress in 1923 and is responsible for the following:
designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining permanent
American cemeteries in foreign countries; establishing and maintaining U.S. military memorials, monuments, and markers where
American Armed Forces have served overseas since April 6, 1917,
the date of the United States entry into World War I, and within
the United States when directed by public law; and controlling thedesign and construction of permanent U.S. military monuments
and markers by other U.S. citizens and organizations, both public
and private, and encouraging their maintenance. ABMC administers, operates, and maintains 26 permanent American military
cemeteries and 32 Federal memorials, monuments, and markers,
located in 17 foreign countries, the U.S. Commonwealth of theNorthern Mariana Islands, the Midway Atoll, the British Dependency of Gibraltar, and the United States of America.
SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

$158,630,000
89,520,000
94,520,000

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends $94,520,000 for the Salaries and Expenses account. This amount is $5,000,000 above the budget request.
FOREIGN CURRENCY FLUCTUATIONSThe Committee includes in the accompanying act, as proposed by
the administration, such sums as necessary for the Foreign Currency Fluctuations account. Funding the account in this manner allows the Commission to maintain cemeteries regardless of the volatility of foreign currency fluctuations.
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR VETERANS CLAIMSOVERVIEWThe United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims was established by the Veterans’ Judicial Review Act of 1988 (Public Law
100–687). The Court is an independent judicial tribunal with exclu(69)70sive jurisdiction to review decisions of the Board of Veterans Appeals. It has the authority to decide all relevant questions of law;interpret constitutional, statutory, and regulatory provisions; anddetermine the meaning or applicability of the terms of an action by
the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. It is authorized to compel action
by the Secretary. It is authorized to hold unconstitutional or otherwise unlawful and set aside decisions, findings, conclusions, rules,
and regulations issued or adopted by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Board of Veterans Appeals, or the Chairman of the Board
that are found to be arbitrary or capricious. The Court’s principal
office location is Washington, DC; however, it is a national court,
empowered to sit anywhere in the United States.
SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

$47,200,000
47,300,000
47,300,000

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends $47,300,000 for the U.S. Court ofAppeals for Veterans Claims. This amount is $100,000 above thefiscal year 2024 enacted level and equal to the budget request.
Judicial Expansion.—The Committee supports efforts by the
Court to expand its judicial bench in order to reduce adjudication
times. To allow necessary flexibility for the Court to adapt to uncertain timelines and outcomes associated with efforts to increaseauthorization of judges, and to ensure efficient allocation of resources, the Committee provides 2-year funding limited to theamounts necessary to fund two additional judges and their support
staff and services.
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE—CIVIL
CEMETERIAL EXPENSES, ARMYOVERVIEWThe Secretary of the Army is responsible for the administration,
operation, and maintenance of Arlington National Cemetery [ANC]
and the Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery. In addition to its principal function as a national cemetery, Arlington
hosts more than 3,000 public wreath laying ceremonies, and approximately 3 million visitors annually.
SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Appropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

$99,880,000
105,514,000
105,514,000

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends $105,514,000 for the Salaries andExpenses account. This amount is $5,634,000 above the fiscal year
2024 enacted level and equal to the budget request.
ANC historically performs over 7,000 burial services each year
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weekday. The Committee remains unwavering in its support for
the Cemetery and the successful completion of the Cemetery’s truly
unique and honored mission.
Virtual Tours.—The Committee recognizes that technology, suchas interactive tools and virtual tours, provides greater public exposure to the Cemetery and its mission, and encourages ANC to explore opportunities to leverage such options, to include reviewing
applicability, cost, and potential limitations. The Committee directs
ANC to provide a briefing on its findings no later than 90 days
after enactment of this act.
CONSTRUCTION

Appropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

$88,600,000
42,000,000
42,000,000

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends $42,000,000 for the Construction account. This amount is equal to the budget request and includes
funding for design of Memorial Avenue improvements and additional internment and columbarium expansions. Along with theSouthern Expansion project, these efforts will extend the service
life of the cemetery into the 2060s.
ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT HOME
TRUST FUNDOVERVIEWThe Armed Forces Retirement Home [AFRH] is an independentagency that was created in 1991 by the merging of the UnitedStates Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home in Washington D.C. and theUnited States Naval Home in Gulfport, Mississippi. AFRH operates
and maintains the two communities to provide affordable resident
services and care to retired and former enlisted servicemembers
and their spouses.
TRUST FUND
Appropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

$77,000,000
69,520,000
69,520,000

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends authority to expend $69,520,000
from the Armed Forces Retirement Home Trust Fund to operate
and maintain the Armed Forces Retirement Home-Washington,
DC, and the Armed Forces Retirement Home-Gulfport, Mississippi.
This amount is equal to the budget request.
The Committee recognizes the critical role of AFRH operations
and the importance of delivering uninterrupted healthcare to its
residents. Therefore, the Committee continues to support the 2year availability of funds.

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CONSTRUCTION

Appropriations, 2024 .............................................................................
Budget estimate, 2025 ...........................................................................
Committee recommendation .................................................................

.......................
31,000,000
31,000,000

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONThe Committee recommends $31,000,000 for the Construction account. This is equal to the budget request and provides additional
funding for the renovation of the Sheridan Building, which houses
80 percent of the residents at the Armed Forces Retirement HomeWashington campus, and was originally constructed in the 1960s.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISION
SEC. 301. The Committee includes a provision making available
funds as authorized by 10 U.S.C. 7727.

TITLE IV
Federal Trust and Treaty Responsibilities.—The Committee reminds agencies funded by this act of their obligation to uphold theFederal trust and treaty responsibilities to Tribes and Federal obligations to the Native Hawaiian Community. This includes upholding treaty and reserved rights, and any other rights and obligations
under Federal law; supporting self-determination efforts by Native
communities; fulfilling obligations under Presidential Memoranda
and Executive Orders; and conducting early and robust government-to-government consultation with Tribes, and meaningful outreach and engagement with Native Hawaiians.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
SEC. 401. The Committee includes a provision that prohibits theobligation of funds beyond the current fiscal year unless expressly
so provided.
SEC. 402. The Committee includes a provision that prohibits theuse of funds for programs, projects, or activities not in compliancewith Federal law relating to risk assessment, the protection of private property rights, or unfunded mandates.
SEC. 403. The Committee includes a provision that encourages
the expansion of E-commerce technologies and procedures.
SEC. 404. The Committee includes a provision that specifies thecongressional committees that are to receive all reports and notifications.
SEC. 405. The Committee includes a provision that limits funds
from being transferred from this appropriations measure to any instrumentality of the United States Government without authority
from an appropriations act.
SEC. 406. The Committee includes a provision regarding the posting of congressional reports on agency Web sites.
SEC. 407. The Committee includes a provision prohibiting the useof funds to establish or maintain a computer network unless suchnetwork blocks the viewing, downloading, and exchanging of pornography, except for law enforcement investigation, prosecution, or
adjudication activities.
SEC. 408. The Committee includes a provision prohibiting the useof funds for the payment of first-class travel by an employee of theexecutive branch.
SEC. 409. The Committee includes a provision prohibiting the useof funds in this act for any contract where the contractor has notcomplied with E–Verify requirements.
SEC. 410. The Committee includes a provision prohibiting the useof funds in this act to construct facilities on military installations
that do not meet resiliency standards.
SEC. 411. The Committee includes a provision prohibiting the useof funds in this act for the renovation, expansion, or construction
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of any facility in the continental United States for the purpose of
housing any individual who has been detained at the United States
Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

PROGRAM, PROJECT, AND ACTIVITY
In fiscal year 2021, for purposes of the Balanced Budget andEmergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Public Law 99–177) or the
Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Reaffirmation Act
of 1987 (Public Law 100–119), the following information provides
the definition of the term ‘‘program, project, and activity’’ for departments, agencies and programs under the jurisdiction of theMilitary Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
subcommittee. The term ‘‘program, project, and activity’’ shall include the most specific level of budget items identified in the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021, the House and Senate Committee reports, andthe conference report and accompanying joint explanatory statement of managers of the committee of conference.
If a sequestration order is necessary, in implementing the Presidential order, departments, and agencies shall apply any percentage reduction required for fiscal year 2021 pursuant to the provisions of Public Law 99–177 or Public Law 100–119 to all items
specified in the justifications submitted to the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and House of Representatives in supportof the fiscal year 2021 budget estimates, as amended, for such departments and agencies, as modified by congressional action, andin addition, for the Department of Defense, Military Construction,
the definition shall include specific construction locations as identified in the explanatory notes.
COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7, RULE XVI, OF THE
STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE
Paragraph 7 of rule XVI requires that Committee reports accompanying general appropriations bills identify each recommended
amendment which proposes an item of appropriation which is notmade to carry out the provisions of an existing law, a treaty stipulation, or an act or resolution previously passed by the Senate during that session.
The Committee recommends funding for the following programs
which currently lack authorization:
Title I: Department of Defense
Military Construction, Army
Military Construction, Navy and Marine Corps
Military Construction, Air Force
Military Construction, Defense-Wide
Military Construction, Army National Guard
Military Construction, Air National Guard
Military Construction, Army Reserve
Military Construction, Navy Reserve
Military Construction, Air Force Reserve
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program
Department of Defense Base Closure AccountFamily Housing Operation and Maintenance, Army
Family Housing Operation and Maintenance, Navy and Marine
Corps
Family Housing Operation and Maintenance, Air ForceFamily Housing Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide
Family Housing Construction, Army
Family Housing Construction, Navy and Marine Corps
Family Housing Construction, Air Force
Department of Defense Family Housing Improvement Fund
Department of Defense Military Unaccompanied Housing Improvement Fund
Title II: Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Benefits Administration
Veterans Health Administration
National Cemetery Administration
Departmental Administration
Title III: Related Agencies
American Battle Monuments Commission
U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
Cemeterial Expenses, Army
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COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7(c), RULE XXVI OF THE
STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE
Pursuant to paragraph 7(c) of rule XXVI, on July 11, 2024, theCommittee ordered favorably reported a bill (S. 4677) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans
Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September
30, 2025, and for other purposes, provided, that the bill be subject
to amendment and that any amendment increasing budget authority be offset by a reduction of equal or greater budget authority, by
a recorded vote of 27–0, a quorum being present. The vote was asfollows:
Yeas

Chair Murray
Mr. Durbin
Mr. Reed
Mr. Tester
Mrs. Shaheen
Mr. Merkley
Mr. Coons
Mr. Schatz
Ms. Baldwin
Mr. Murphy
Mr. Manchin
Mr. Van Hollen
Mr. Heinrich
Mr. Peters
Ms. Sinema
Ms. Collins
Mr. McConnell
Ms. Murkowski
Mr. Graham
Mr. Moran
Mr. Hoeven
Mr. Boozman
Mr. Kennedy
Mrs. Hyde-Smith
Mr. Hagerty
Mrs. Britt
Mrs. Fischer

Nays

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COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 12, RULE XXVI OF THE
STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE
Paragraph 12 of rule XXVI requires that Committee reports ona bill or joint resolution repealing or amending any statute or partof any statute include ‘‘(a) the text of the statute or part thereof
which is proposed to be repealed; and (b) a comparative print ofthat part of the bill or joint resolution making the amendment andof the statute or part thereof proposed to be amended, showing bystricken-through type and italics, parallel columns, or other appropriate typographical devices the omissions and insertions which
would be made by the bill or joint resolution if enacted in the form
recommended by the committee.’’
The Committee bill as recommended contains no such provisions.
BUDGETARY IMPACT OF BILL
PREPARED IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE PURSUANT TO
SEC. 308(a), PUBLIC LAW 93–344, AS AMENDED[In millions of dollars]
Budget authority
Committee
allocation

Comparison of amounts in the bill with the subcommittee allocation for 2025: Military Construction, Veterans Affairs,
and Related Agencies:
Mandatory ..........................................................................
Discretionary ......................................................................
Defense .....................................................................
Non-defense ..............................................................
Projection of outlays associated with the recommendation:
2025 ...................................................................................
2026 ...................................................................................
2027 ...................................................................................
2028 ...................................................................................
2029 and future years ......................................................
Financial assistance to State and local governments for2025 .......................................................................................
1 Includes outlays from prior-year budget authority.
2 Excludes outlays from prior-year budget authority.

NA: Not applicable.

Outlays

Amountin billCommittee
allocation

Amountin bill

221,911
148,876
19,307
129,569

221,911
148,876
19,307
129,569

218,068
144,176....................
....................

....................
....................
....................
....................
....................

....................
....................
....................
....................
....................

....................
....................
....................
....................
....................

2 212,753

NA

290

NA

2 271

1 218,068
1 144,166......................
......................

124,290
18,753
6,140
5,896

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Installation and project

Committee
recommendation

Committee
recommendationcompared tobudget estimate........................

6,500∂6,500........................
........................

6,600
5,500

∂6,600∂5,500........................
........................

1,300
2,600

∂1,300∂2,600

Budgetestimate

ALABAMA
ARMY:
FORT NOVOSEL:CRASH/RESCUE STATION AT HATCH ARMY HELIPORT: MINORCONSTRUCTION ....................................................................
CRASH/RESCUE STATION AT TABERNACLE STAGEFIELD:MINOR CONSTRUCTION ........................................................
FLAT IRON SUPPORT FACILITY: MINOR CONSTRUCTION ..........
FLIGHT CONTROL TOWER—HANCHEY ARMY AIRFIELD: DESIGN .....................................................................................
INSTALLATION SERVICE NODE FACILITY: DESIGN .....................
DEFENSE-WIDE:
REDSTONE ARSENAL:GROUND TEST FACILITY INFRASTRUCTURE (INC) ....................
TOTAL, ALABAMA .............................................................

80,000........................

¥80,000

80,00022,500¥57,500

23,000........................
........................

23,0007,700
10,800........................
∂7,700∂10,800........................
........................

5,800
6,700

∂5,800∂6,700126,000........................

126,000
15,600........................
∂15,600

14,00014,000........................

55,00055,000........................

67,00067,000........................

19,30019,300........................

304,300

350,900∂46,600........................

6,000∂6,000........................
........................

3,800
90,000∂3,800∂90,000

62,00062,000........................

ALASKAARMY:
FORT WAINWRIGHT:
AUTOMATED MULTIPURPOSE MACHINE GUN RANGE ................
DINING FACILITY: DESIGN .........................................................
TACTICAL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE FACILITY: DESIGN .........
AIR FORCE:
EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE:
JOINT MOBILITY CENTER EXPANSION: DESIGN .........................
PERMANENT PARTY DORMITORY: DESIGN ................................
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSONJOINT INTEGRATED TEST AND TRAINING CTR, INC ..................
PRECISION GUIDED MUNITIONS COMPLEX: DESIGN .................
DEFENSE-WIDE:EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE:
FUEL OPERATIONS AND LAB FACILITY .....................................
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON:FUEL FACILITIES .......................................................................
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD:
FORT RICHARDSON:NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER ....................................
AIR NATIONAL GUARD:
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON:COMBAT RESCUE HELICOPTER SIMULATOR .............................
TOTAL, ALASKA ................................................................
ARIZONA
ARMY:
YUMA PROVING GROUND:
RADAR OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE FACILITY: MINOR CONSTRUCTION ...........................................................................
NAVY AND MARINE CORPS:
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA:UDP TRANSIENT BARRACKS: DESIGN .......................................
WATER TREATMENT PLANT .......................................................
DEFENSE-WIDE:YUMA:
SOF MILITARY FREE FALL ADVANCED TRAIN COMPLEX ...........

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recommendation

Committee
recommendationcompared tobudget estimate........................

7,000∂7,00062,000168,800∂106,800

68,00068,000........................

44,00044,000........................

........................

44,000∂44,000

110,000
167,000

110,000
167,000........................
........................

19,30019,300........................

26,44024,93045,04026,44024,93045,040........................
........................
........................

51,000........................

¥51,000

12,60012,600........................

........................

3,750∂3,75042,00042,000........................

610,310607,060¥3,250........................

60,000∂60,000

41,00041,000........................

41,000101,000∂60,000........................

3,200∂3,200........................

6,500∂6,500Installation and project

Budgetestimate

AIR NATIONAL GUARD:
MORRIS AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE:
BASE ENTRY COMPLEX: COST TO COMPLETE ..........................
TOTAL, ARIZONA ..............................................................
CALIFORNIAARMY:CONCORD:AMMUNITION HOLDING FACILITY ..............................................
FORT IRWIN:
TRAINING SUPPORT CENTER ....................................................
AIR FORCE:BEALE AIR FORCE BASE:
MULTI-DOMAIN OPERATIONS COMPLEX ....................................
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE:
GBSD RE-ENTRY VEHICLE FACILITY .........................................
SENTINEL AETC FORMAL TRAINING UNIT .................................
DEFENSE-WIDE:BRIDGEPORT:FUEL FACILITIES .......................................................................
CAMP PENDLETON:AMBULATORY CARE CENTER ADD/ALT (AREA 53) ...................
AMBULATORY CARE CENTER ADD/ALT (AREA 62) ...................
AMBULATORY CARE CENTER REPLACEMENT (AREA 22) .........
CORONADO:SOF OPERATIONS SUPPORT FACILITY PH 2 .............................
AIR NATIONAL GUARD:
MOFFETT FIELD:COMBAT RESCUE HELICOPTER SIMULATOR .............................
ARMY RESERVE:BELL:
ARMY RESERVE CENTER: DESIGN ............................................
CAMP PARKS:ADVANCED SKILLS TRAINING BARRACKS .................................
TOTAL, CALIFORNIA .........................................................
COLORADO
AIR FORCE:BUCKLEY SPACE FORCE BASE:
POWER INDEPENDENCE ............................................................
DEFENSE-WIDE:FORT CARSON:AMBULATORY CARE CENTER REPLACEMENT ...........................
TOTAL, COLORADO ...........................................................
CONNECTICUTNAVY AND MARINE CORPS:NAVAL SUBMARINE BASE NEW LONDON:SUBMARINE STORAGE, MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS FACILITY: DESIGN .........................................................................
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD:
GROTON:AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR: DESIGN .............................

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Installation and project

TOTAL, CONNECTICUT ......................................................

Committee
recommendation

Committee
recommendationcompared tobudget estimate........................

9,700∂9,700

Budgetestimate

DELAWARE
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD:DAGSBORO:DAGSBORO READINESS CENTER: MINOR CONSTRUCTION .......
AIR NATIONAL GUARD:
NEW CASTLE COUNTY AIRPORT:ENTRY CONTROL FACILITY: MINOR CONSTRUCTION ................

........................

7,500∂7,500........................

8,000∂8,000TOTAL, DELAWARE ...........................................................

........................

15,500∂15,500

221,060

221,060........................

8,400

8,400

........................

14,00014,000........................

26,20026,200........................

269,660

269,660........................

........................

10,500∂10,500........................

1,230∂1,230115,000

115,000........................

64,00057,500¥6,50047,00016,80047,00016,800........................
........................

78,00078,000........................

........................

40,000∂40,000

22,000........................

¥22,000

342,800

366,030∂23,230FLORIDANAVY AND MARINE CORPS:CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATIONENGINEERING TEST FACILITY ...................................................
AIR FORCE:
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE:LRSO HARDWARE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TEST FAC ..........
DEFENSE-WIDE:HURLBURT FIELD:
SOF AFSOC OPERATIONS FACILITY ...........................................
AIR NATIONAL GUARD:
JACKSONVILLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
F–35 CONSOLIDATED WEAPONS TRAINING ..............................
TOTAL, FLORIDA ...............................................................
GEORGIAARMY:
FORT STEWART:ENLISTED UNACCOMPANIED PERSONNEL BARRACKS (PN
96725): DESIGN ...................................................................
FORT STEWART/HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD:
SOF MILITARY WORKING DOG KENNEL FACILITY: DESIGN .......
NAVY AND MARINE CORPS:KINGS BAY:
TRIDENT REFIT FAC EXPAN (COLUM SUB—INC) .....................
AIR FORCE:ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE:
BATTLE MANAGEMENT COMBINED OPS COMPLEX, INC ...........
DEFENSE-WIDE:HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD:SOF CONSOLIDATED RIGGING FACILITY ....................................
SOF MILITARY WORKING DOG KENNEL FACILITY ......................
ARMY RESERVE:DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE:
ARMY RESERVE CENTER ..........................................................
MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS BASE ALBANY:
ARMY RESERVE CENTER ..........................................................
AIR FORCE RESERVE:DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE:
SECURITY FORCES FACILITY ....................................................
TOTAL, GEORGIA ..............................................................

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recommendation

Committee
recommendationcompared tobudget estimate........................

20,000∂20,000

231,000

231,000........................

1,199,000........................

1,199,000
90,000........................
∂90,000

203,520

203,520........................

........................

7,000∂7,000........................

11,000∂11,000

36,60036,600........................

1,670,120

1,798,120∂128,000

AIR FORCE:
MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE:
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER .................................................

40,00040,000........................

TOTAL, IDAHO ..................................................................

40,00040,000........................

........................

5,000∂5,000........................

4,250∂4,250........................

4,300∂4,300........................

13,550∂13,550

AIR FORCE RESERVE:GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE:INDOOR SMALL ARMS RANGE ..................................................

21,00021,000........................

TOTAL, INDIANA ...............................................................

21,00021,000........................

13,80013,800........................

Installation and project

Budgetestimate

HAWAII
ARMY:
POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA:
AIRFIELD OPERATIONS BUILDING .............................................
WHEELER ARMY AIR FIELD:AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR ...........................................
NAVY AND MARINE CORPS:JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR–HICKAM:
DRY DOCK 3 REPLACEMENT (INC) ...........................................
(RED HILL) WATER TREATMENT PLANT ....................................
KANEOHE BAY:
AIRCRAFT HANGAR & PARKING APRON ....................................
AIR FORCE:JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR–HICKAM:
GENERAL PURPOSE MAINTENANCE HANGAR: DESIGN .............
MOBILITY PROCESSING CENTER/WAR RESERVE MATERIAL
WAREHOUSE: DESIGN ..........................................................
AIR NATIONAL GUARD:
HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE:SPACE CONTROL CENTER ........................................................
TOTAL, HAWAII .................................................................
IDAHOILLINOISARMY:ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL:FORGING EQUIPMENT ANNEX: MINOR CONSTRUCTION ............
NEW WEAPONS QUALITY ASSURANCE/CALIBRATION FACILITY:MINOR CONSTRUCTION ........................................................
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD:MARSEILLES TRAINING CENTER:MARSEILLES TRAINING CENTER RANGE RENOVATION: MINORCONSTRUCTION ....................................................................
TOTAL, ILLINOIS ...............................................................
INDIANAIOWA
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD:SIOUX CITY ARMORY:NATIONAL GUARD VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SHOP ....................

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recommendation

Committee
recommendationcompared tobudget estimate

13,80013,800........................

ARMY:
FORT LEAVENWORTH:
B95 FIRE STATION TRUCK BAY ADDITION: MINOR CONSTRUCTION .....................................................................................
FIRE STATION HEADQUARTERS: DESIGN ..................................
FUNCTIONAL FITNESS CENTER: DESIGN ...................................

........................
........................
........................

8,200
1,800
1,700

∂8,200∂1,800∂1,700TOTAL, KANSAS ................................................................

........................

11,700∂11,700........................

27,000∂27,000

11,800........................
........................

11,800
8,100
11,000........................
∂8,100∂11,000........................

8,500∂8,500........................

75,000∂75,000

11,800141,400∂129,600

117,000........................

........................
9,900¥117,000∂9,900........................

22,000∂22,000

33,00033,000........................

150,000

64,900¥85,100

400,578........................

400,5789,500........................
∂9,500........................

800

∂800

........................

1,000∂1,000Installation and project

TOTAL, IOWA ....................................................................

Budgetestimate

KANSASKENTUCKY
ARMY:BLUE GRASS ARMY DEPOT:MILITARY CONTAINER PRODUCTION FACILITY: DESIGN ............
FORT CAMPBELL:
AUTOMATED RECORD FIRE PLUS RANGE .................................
FOUNDRY TRAINING FACILITY: MINOR CONSTRUCTION ............
MODERNIZED HANGAR: DESIGN ...............................................
AIR NATIONAL GUARD:LOUISVILLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT–STANDIFORD FLD:
C–130J ADAL FUEL CELL HANGAR: MINOR CONSTRUCTION ....
ARMY RESERVE:FORT KNOX:AVIATION SUPPORT FACILITY ....................................................
TOTAL, KENTUCKY ...........................................................
LOUISIANA
ARMY:
FORT JOHNSON:BARRACKS ................................................................................
ROTATIONAL UNIT BILLETING AREA: DESIGN ...........................
AIR FORCE:BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE:
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER .................................................
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD:LAFAYETTE READINESS CENTER:
NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER ....................................
TOTAL, LOUISIANA ...........................................................
MAINE
NAVY AND MARINE CORPS:
PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD:
MULTI-MISSION DRYDOCK #1 EXTENSION (INC) ......................
PARKING STRUCTURE: DESIGN .................................................
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD:
SACO:
SOUTHERN MAINE READINESS CENTER: DESIGN .....................
WOODVILLE:
AUTOMATED QUALIFICATION TRAINING RANGE: DESIGN ..........

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MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT LISTING BY LOCATION—Continued[In thousands of dollars]Committee
recommendation

Committee
recommendationcompared tobudget estimate........................
........................

800
50,000∂800∂50,000

400,578

462,678∂62,100

46,00046,000........................

........................

50,000∂50,000

77,651

77,651........................

265,000

265,000........................

Installation and project

Budgetestimate

AIR NATIONAL GUARD:BANGOR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SQUADRON/AIRCRAFT GROUNDEQUIPMENT FACILITY: DESIGN .............................................
FUEL CELL HANGAR .................................................................
TOTAL, MAINE ..................................................................
MARYLANDARMY:
FORT MEADE:
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER .................................................
NAVY AND MARINE CORPS:NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER INDIAN HEAD:CONTAINED BURN FACILITY .....................................................
DEFENSE-WIDE:BETHESDA NAVAL HOSPITAL:MEDCEN ADDITION/ALTERATION INCR 8 ..................................
FORT MEADE:NSAW EAST CAMPUS BUILDING #5, INC 2 ..............................
JOINT BASE ANDREWS:AMBULATORY CARE CENTER (INC) ..........................................
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD:
HAGERSTOWN:FIELD MAINTENANCE SHOP: DESIGN ........................................

15,04015,040........................

........................

2,470∂2,470TOTAL, MARYLAND ...........................................................

403,691

456,161∂52,470

AIR FORCE:
HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE:
MIT–LL/ENGINEERING AND PROTOTYPE FAC, INC ....................

76,00076,000........................

TOTAL, MASSACHUSETTS .................................................

76,00076,000........................

MASSACHUSETTSMICHIGAN
ARMY:
DETROIT ARSENAL:
MANNED/UNMANNED TACTICAL VEHICLE LAB ..........................
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD:OLYMPIA ARMORY:READINESS CENTER ADDITION/ALTERATION: DESIGN ..............

37,00037,000........................

........................

4,400∂4,400TOTAL, MICHIGAN ............................................................

37,00041,400∂4,400

AIR NATIONAL GUARD:
MINNEAPOLIS ST PAUL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
C–130J FUEL CELL MAINTENANCE HANGAR: DESIGN ..............

........................

4,300∂4,300TOTAL, MINNESOTA ..........................................................

........................

4,300∂4,300

MINNESOTA

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Installation and project

Committee
recommendation

Committee
recommendationcompared tobudget estimate........................

700

∂700

........................

25,000∂25,000........................

1,000∂1,00033,00011,000¥22,000........................
........................

5,000
5,000

∂5,000∂5,00033,00047,700∂14,700

144,000

144,000........................

19,50019,500........................

163,500

163,500........................

20,000238,000

20,000238,000........................
........................

14,80014,800........................

272,800

272,800........................

........................

6,000∂6,000........................

70,000∂70,000........................

5,900∂5,900........................

81,900∂81,900

Budgetestimate

MISSISSIPPI
ARMY:
ARMY ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER:
JET ENGINE THERMAL SIMULATOR: DESIGN .............................
AIR FORCE:
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE:
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER .................................................
DEFENSE-WIDE:KEY FIELD:UPGRADE FUEL HYDRANT SYSTEM: DESIGN ............................
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD:
SOUTHAVEN READINESS CENTER:
NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER ....................................
AIR NATIONAL GUARD:KEY FIELD:
FUEL CELL/CORROSION CONTROL HANGAR: DESIGN ...............
MAINTENANCE HANGAR: DESIGN ..............................................
TOTAL, MISSISSIPPI .........................................................
MISSOURI
ARMY:
FORT LEONARD WOOD:
ADV INDIVIDUAL TRAINING BARRACKS CPLX, PH2 ..................
DEFENSE-WIDE:
WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE:
FLIGHTLINE FUELING FACILITIES ..............................................
TOTAL, MISSOURI ............................................................
MONTANA
AIR FORCE:
MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE:
GBSD COMMERCIAL ENTRANCE CONTROL FACILITY ................
WEAPONS STORAGE & MAINTENANCE FAC INC .......................
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD:
MALTA READINESS CENTER:
NATIONAL GUARD VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SHOP ....................
TOTAL, MONTANA .............................................................
NEBRASKA
AIR FORCE:
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE:CONSOLIDATED TRAINING COMPLEX/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER: DESIGN .......................................................
SURVIVABLE AIRBORNE OPERATIONS CENTER COMPLEX: DESIGN .....................................................................................
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD:
HASTINGS:COLLECTIVE TRAINING UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING: MINORCONSTRUCTION ....................................................................
TOTAL, NEBRASKA ...........................................................

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Installation and project

Committee
recommendation

Committee
recommendationcompared tobudget estimate

48,30048,300........................

........................

3,500∂3,50018,00018,000........................

........................

1,000∂1,000........................
........................

2,000
3,000

∂2,000∂3,00066,30075,800∂9,500

Budgetestimate

NEVADANAVY AND MARINE CORPS:FALLON:TRAINING RANGE LAND ACQUISITION—PHASE 2 ....................
AIR FORCE:
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE:REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS CENTER: DESIGN ......................
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD:
HAWTHORNE ARMY DEPOT:AUTOMATED QUALIFICATION/TRAINING RANGE .........................
AIR NATIONAL GUARD
RENO–TAHOE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:AIRCRAFT PARKING RAMP EXTENSION: DESIGN .......................
AIRCRAFT SUPPORT EQUIPMENT AND ENGINE FACILITY: DESIGN .....................................................................................
FUEL CELL HANGAR: DESIGN ...................................................
TOTAL, NEVADA ...............................................................
NEW HAMPSHIRE
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD:
CONCORD:LAKOTA HANGAR ADDITION AND ENVIRONMENTAL UPGRADES:DESIGN .................................................................................
PEMBROOKE:READINESS CENTER ADDITION/ALTERATION: DESIGN ..............

........................

1,200∂1,200........................

6,500∂6,500TOTAL, NEW HAMPSHIRE .................................................

........................

7,700∂7,70023,00023,000........................

18,000........................

18,0003,400........................
∂3,40016,00016,000........................

57,00060,400∂3,400........................

3,330∂3,330........................

4,000∂4,000........................

7,200∂7,200........................

22,400∂22,400

NEW JERSEYARMY NATIONAL GUARD:
VINELAND:NATIONAL GUARD VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SHOP ....................
AIR NATIONAL GUARD:ATLANTIC CITY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
F–16 MISSION TRAINING CENTER ............................................
FIGHTER OPERATIONS FACILITY: DESIGN .................................
ARMY RESERVE:JOINT BASE MCGUIRE–DIX–LAKEHURSTVERTICAL SKILLS FACILITY .......................................................
TOTAL, NEW JERSEY ........................................................
NEW MEXICO
ARMY:
WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE:NORTH RANGE MISSION CONTROL CENTER: DESIGN ...............
AIR FORCE:CANNON AIR FORCE BASE:
ADAL SECURITY FORCES FACILITY: MINOR CONSTRUCTION ....
SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES DAGRE FACILITY: MINOR CONSTRUCTION ...........................................................................
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE:
HOLLOMAN HIGH–SPEED TEST TRACK: DESIGN .......................

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Installation and project

TOTAL, NEW MEXICO .......................................................

Committee
recommendation

Committee
recommendationcompared tobudget estimate........................

36,930∂36,930........................
........................
........................
........................

9,300
800
2,760
7,790

∂9,300∂800∂2,760∂7,79053,00053,000........................

Budgetestimate

NEW YORK
ARMY:
FORT DRUM:
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR ADDITION: DESIGN .............
FIELD ARTILLERY VEHICLE STORAGE SHEDS: DESIGN .............
FIRE STATION 3 (WSAAF): DESIGN ...........................................
ORTC TRAINING BARRACKS: DESIGN .......................................
WATERVLIET ARSENAL:
FIRE STATION ...........................................................................
AIR NATIONAL GUARD:FRANCIS S GABRESKI AIRPORT:COMBAT RESCUE HELICOPTER SIMULATOR .............................
AIR FORCE RESERVE:NIAGARA FALLS AIR RESERVE STATION:
TWY A4 AND RUNWAY 28R OVERRUN: DESIGN .......................

14,00014,000........................

........................

5,400∂5,400TOTAL, NEW YORK ...........................................................

67,00093,050∂26,050

39,0003,000¥36,000

50,000213,520
114,020

50,000213,520
114,020........................
........................
........................

........................

15,000∂15,000

25,40025,400........................

11,80011,800........................

453,740

432,740¥21,000

AIR FORCE:WRIGHT–PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE:
ADVANCED MATERIALS RESEARCH LABORATORY—C2A: DESIGN .....................................................................................
DORMITORY: DESIGN ................................................................
US SPACE FORCE INTELLIGENCE CENTER: DESIGN .................
AIR FORCE RESERVE:YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVE STATION:
BASE FIRE STATION ..................................................................

........................
........................
........................

9,200
3,400
19,000∂9,200∂3,400∂19,000

25,00025,000........................

TOTAL, OHIO ....................................................................

25,00056,600∂31,600

NORTH CAROLINA
ARMY:FORT LIBERTY:CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER .................................................
NAVY AND MARINE CORPS:
CHERRY POINT MARINE CORPS AIR STATION:
F–35 AIRCRAFT SUSTAINMENT CTR, INC .................................
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR ...........................................
COMPOSITE REPAIR FACILITY ...................................................
AIR FORCE:SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE:
COMBAT ARMS TRAINING AND MAINTENANCE COMPLEX ........
DEFENSE-WIDE:CAMP LEJEUNE:
SOF ARMORY ............................................................................
FORT LIBERTY:SOF ARMS ROOM ADDITION .....................................................
TOTAL, NORTH CAROLINA ................................................
OHIO

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Installation and project

Committee
recommendation

Committee
recommendationcompared tobudget estimate........................

2,200∂2,20029,00029,000........................

29,00031,200∂2,200198,000

198,000........................

........................

3,000∂3,000........................

1,690∂1,690........................

4,300∂4,300198,000

206,990∂8,99090,00062,00090,00062,000........................
........................

........................

3,250∂3,250........................

5,000∂5,000

Budgetestimate

OKLAHOMA
AIR FORCE:
ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE:
MAIN GATE ENTRY CONTROL FACILITY: DESIGN ......................
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD:SHAWNEE READINESS CENTER:
NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER ....................................
TOTAL, OKLAHOMA ...........................................................
OREGONAIR FORCE:
MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE:
HOMELAND DEFENSE OVER-THE-HORIZON RADAR, INC ..........
DEFENSE-WIDE:KLAMATH FALLS AIRPORT—KINGSLEY FIELD:
FUEL FACILITY: DESIGN ............................................................
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD:
NAVAL WEAPONS SYSTEMS TRAINING FACILITY BOARDMAN:
MULTI-PURPOSE MACHINE GUN RANGE: DESIGN ....................
AIR NATIONAL GUARD:
KLAMATH FALLS AIRPORT—KINGSLEY FIELD:AIRCRAFT SHELTER MCCA: DESIGN .........................................
TOTAL, OREGON ...............................................................
PENNSYLVANIAARMY:
LETTERKENNY ARMY DEPOT:COMPONENT REBUILD SHOP (INC 1) .......................................
MISSILE/MUNITIONS DISTRIBUTION FACILITY ...........................
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD:
FORT INDIANTOWN GAP TRAINING SITE:
READY BUILDING: DESIGN ........................................................
AIR NATIONAL GUARD:
PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:ENTRY CONTROL FACILITY: MINOR CONSTRUCTION ................
ARMY RESERVE:NEW CASTLE:
AREA MAINTENANCE SUPPORT ACTIVITY AND LAND: DESIGNWILKES-BARRE:
AREA MAINTENANCE SUPPORT ACTIVITY EQUIPMENT ..............
TOTAL, PENNSYLVANIA ....................................................

........................

1,750∂1,75022,00022,000........................

174,000

184,000∂10,000........................

16,000∂16,000........................

16,000∂16,000........................

61,700∂61,700

RHODE ISLAND
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD:NORTH KINGSTOWN:NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER: COST TO COMPLETE
TOTAL, RHODE ISLAND ....................................................
SOUTH CAROLINA
NAVY AND MARINE CORPS:
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION BEAUFORT:
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR: COST TO COMPLETE .........

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recommendation

Committee
recommendationcompared tobudget estimate

31,50031,500........................

Budgetestimate

DEFENSE-WIDE:MARINE CORPS AIR STATION BEAUFORT:
FUEL PIER ................................................................................
PARRIS ISLAND:AMBULATORY CARE CLINIC REPLACEMENT (DENTAL) .............
AIR FORCE RESERVE:JOINT BASE CHARLESTON:AEROMEDICAL EVACUATION FACILITY ......................................

72,05072,050........................

........................

33,000∂33,000

TOTAL, SOUTH CAROLINA ................................................

103,550

198,250∂94,700

AIR FORCE:
ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE:
B–21 ADAL SQUADRON OPERATIONS .......................................
B–21 E ALERT APRON ENV PROTECTION SHELTERS ...............
B–21 N ENV PROTECTION SHELTERS (60 ROW) .....................
B–21 WEAPONS GENERATION FACILITY INC ............................

44,00079,00054,000105,000

44,00079,00054,000105,000........................
........................
........................
........................

TOTAL, SOUTH DAKOTA ....................................................

282,000

282,000........................

44,00044,000........................

34,00034,000........................

12,80018,50012,80018,500........................
........................

77,00077,000........................

38,00018,00038,00018,000........................
........................

79,30079,300........................

152,000

152,000........................

13,10013,100........................

486,700

486,700........................

50,00050,000........................

20,00020,000........................

70,00070,000........................

SOUTH DAKOTA

TEXAS
ARMY:
FORT BLISS:
RAIL YARD: COST TO COMPLETE .............................................
RED RIVER ARMY DEPOT:VEHICLE PAINT SHOP ...............................................................
AIR FORCE:DYESS AIR FORCE BASE:
B–21 LRS FUELS ADMINISTRATIVE LABORATORY ....................
B–21 REFUELER TRUCK YARD .................................................
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO:
METC—BARRACKS/SHIPS/DORMS #1, INC ..............................
LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE:
T–7A GROUND BASED TRAINING SYSTEM FACILITY .................
T–7A UNIT MAINTENANCE TRAINING FACILITY .........................
DEFENSE-WIDE:CORPUS CHRISTI NAVAL AIR STATION:
GENERAL PURPOSE WAREHOUSE .............................................
SAN ANTONIO:NSA/CSS TEXAS CRYPTOLOGIC CENTER (INC) .........................
AIR NATIONAL GUARD:
FORT WORTH:
C–130J ADAL FUEL CELL BUILDING 1674 ...............................
TOTAL, TEXAS ..................................................................
UTAHAIR FORCE:HILL AIR FORCE BASE:
T–7A DEPOT MAINTENANCE COMPLEX, INC .............................
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD:
NEPHI READINESS CENTER:
NATIONAL GUARD VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SHOP ....................
TOTAL, UTAH ....................................................................

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Committee
recommendation

Committee
recommendationcompared tobudget estimate

VERMONTARMY NATIONAL GUARD:
ST ALBANS:READINESS CENTER: DESIGN ...................................................

........................

4,030∂4,030TOTAL, VERMONT .............................................................

........................

4,030∂4,030180,000
8,500

180,000........................

........................
¥8,500........................

8,200∂8,200........................

16,000∂16,000........................

1,400∂1,40054,36654,366........................

52,61047,13052,11052,61047,13052,110........................
........................
........................

81,00081,000........................

225,000

225,000........................

32,00032,000........................

36,80036,800........................

23,00023,000........................

792,516

809,616∂17,100

161,000
31,000161,000
31,000........................
........................

........................

6,460∂6,460200,550

200,550........................

182,200

182,200........................

........................
........................

2,500
4,500

∂2,500∂4,500VIRGINIA
ARMY:
JOINT BASE MYER–HENDERSON:BARRACKS ................................................................................
HORSE FARM LAND ACQUISITION .............................................
NAVY AND MARINE CORPS:
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO:
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER: DESIGN ...................................
NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA:UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING: DESIGN .......................................
NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD:
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER: DESIGN ...................................
PORTSMOUTH:DRY DOCK 3 MODERNIZATION (INC) ........................................
YORKTOWN:CONTAINERIZED LONG WEAPONS STORAGE MAGAZINE ...........
CONVENTIONAL PROMPT STRIKE TEST FACILITY ......................
CPS WEAPONS MAINTENANCE, OPS & STORAGE FAC ..............
AIR FORCE:JOINT BASE LANGLEY–EUSTIS:DORMITORY ..............................................................................
DEFENSE-WIDE:FORT BELVOIR:
DEFENSE HEALTH HEADQUARTERS ..........................................
JOINT EXPEDITIONARY BASE LITTLE CREEK—FT STORY:SOF HUMAN PERFORMANCE TRAINING CENTER ......................
PENTAGON:
METRO ENTRANCE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS CONTROL PT ...........
ARMY RESERVE:RICHMOND:
AREA MAINTENANCE SUPPORT ACTIVITY / VMS ......................
TOTAL, VIRGINIA ..............................................................
WASHINGTONARMY:JOINT BASE LEWIS–MCCHORD:
BARRACKS ................................................................................
SUPPLY SUPPORT ACTIVITY ......................................................
YAKIMA TRAINING CENTER:WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT: DESIGN ..............................
NAVY AND MARINE CORPS:BANGOR:LAUNCHER EQUIPMENT PROCESSING BUILDING ......................
PUGET SOUND:
CVN 78 AIRCRAFT CARRIER ELECT UPGRADES .......................
AIR FORCE:
FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE:
KC–135 ADAL AIRCRAFT PARTS WAREHOUSE: DESIGN ...........
TAXILANE PULL–THROUGH SPOTS: DESIGN ..............................

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DEFENSE-WIDE:KEYPORT:
SOF COLDWATER TRAINING/AUSTERE ENVIRON FAC ...............
WHIDBEY ISLAND:HYDRANT FUELING SYSTEM .....................................................
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD:
CAMP MURRAY:NATIONAL GUARD/RESERVE CENTER BUILDING .......................
TACOMA:
CONTROLLED HUMIDITY WAREHOUSE: MINOR CONSTRUCTION
AIR NATIONAL GUARD:
CAMP MURRAY:NATIONAL GUARD/RESERVE CENTER (ANG COST SHARE):
MINOR CONSTRUCTION ........................................................
NAVY RESERVE:JOINT BASE LEWIS–MCCHORD:
PARACHUTE SURVIVAL TRAINING FACILITY ..............................
TOTAL, WASHINGTON .......................................................

Committee
recommendation

Committee
recommendationcompared tobudget estimate

35,000........................

¥35,000

54,00054,000........................

40,00040,000........................

........................

6,000∂6,000........................

5,700∂5,70026,61026,610........................

730,360

720,520¥9,840........................

4,000∂4,000........................

6,000∂6,000........................

1,200∂1,200........................

1,400∂1,400........................

2,500∂2,500........................

15,100∂15,100........................

2,600∂2,600........................

7,150∂7,150........................

4,940∂4,940........................

150

∂150

........................

14,840∂14,840

194,000
139,000
70,000

194,000
139,000
70,000........................
........................
........................

Budgetestimate

WEST VIRGINIAARMY NATIONAL GUARD:
BLUEFIELD:
NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER: DESIGN ......................
CAMP DAWSON:
FIRE STATION SUPPORT BUILDING: MINOR CONSTRUCTION ....
CAMP DAWSON—KINGWOOD:
GENERAL INSTRUCTION BUILDING: DESIGN .............................
JOINT FORCE HEADQUARTERS—CHARLESTON:NATIONAL GUARD/RESERVE CENTER BUILDING: DESIGN .........
PHYSICAL FITNESS CENTER (MULTIPURPOSE BUILDING): DESIGN .....................................................................................
TOTAL, WEST VIRGINIA ....................................................
WISCONSIN
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD:
BLACK RIVER FALLS:NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER: DESIGN ......................
WAUSAU:NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER: DESIGN ......................
WISCONSIN RAPIDS:NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER: DESIGN ......................
ARMY RESERVE:MANITOWOC:ARMY RESERVE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SHOP: DESIGN .........
TOTAL, WISCONSIN ..........................................................
WYOMINGAIR FORCE:
FE WARREN AIR FORCE BASE:
GBSD CONSOLIDATED MAINTENANCE FACILITY ........................
GBSD LAND ACQUISITION PHASE 2 ..........................................
GBSD UTILITY CORRIDOR, INC .................................................

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recommendation

Committee
recommendationcompared tobudget estimate

403,000

403,000........................

NAVY AND MARINE CORPS:DARWIN:
PDI: AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR ...................................
PDI: MAINTENANCE SUPPORT FACS .........................................

117,380
62,320117,380
62,320........................
........................

TOTAL, AUSTRALIA ...........................................................

179,700

179,700........................

ARMY:
SHAPE HQ:YOUTH CENTER ........................................................................

45,00045,000........................

TOTAL, BELGIUM ..............................................................

45,00045,000........................

DEFENSE-WIDE:GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL STATION:AMBULATORY CARE CENTER REPLACEMENT INCR 2 ..............

96,82996,829........................

TOTAL, CUBA ...................................................................

96,82996,829........................

AIR FORCE:
KARUP:
EDI: DABS–FEV STORAGE .........................................................

110,000

110,000........................

TOTAL, DENMARK ............................................................

110,000

110,000........................

AIR FORCE:YAP AIRFIELD:
PDI: RUNWAY EXTENSION, INC .................................................

96,00096,000........................

TOTAL, FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA ..................

96,00096,000........................

100,000
91,000100,000
91,000........................
........................

35,00035,000........................

61,00061,000........................

44,00044,000........................

6,500

6,500

........................

Installation and project

TOTAL, WYOMING .............................................................

Budgetestimate

AUSTRALIABELGIUM

CUBA

DENMARKFEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIAGERMANYARMY:ANSBACH:BARRACKS ................................................................................
BARRACKS ................................................................................
HOHENFELS:SIMULATIONS CENTER: COST TO COMPLETE ...........................
SMITH BARRACKS:BARRACKS ................................................................................
WIESBADEN MIL CMTY:CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER .................................................
DEFENSE-WIDE:SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE:
SPANGDAHLEM ELEM SCHOOL REPLACE: COST TO COMPLETE

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TOTAL, GERMANY ............................................................

Committee
recommendation

Committee
recommendationcompared tobudget estimate

337,500

337,500........................

Budgetestimate

GUAM
NAVY AND MARINE CORPS:JOINT REGION MARIANAS:
PDI: YOUTH CENTER .................................................................
PDI: EARTH COVERED MAGAZINES ...........................................
DEFENSE-WIDE:JOINT REGION MARIANAS:
GUAM HIGH SCHOOL TEMPORARY FACILITIES .........................
PDI: GDS, COMMAND CENTER (INC) ........................................
PDI: GDS, EIAMD, PH1 (INC) ....................................................

78,730107,439

78,730107,439........................
........................

26,000187,212278,267

26,000147,212238,267........................
¥40,000¥40,000

TOTAL, GUAM ...................................................................

677,648597,648¥80,000

132,700

132,700........................

160,000

160,000........................

40,38640,386........................

333,086

333,086........................

DEFENSE-WIDE:KUNSAN AIR BASE:
AMBULATORY CARE CENTER REPLACEMENT ...........................

64,94264,942........................

TOTAL, KOREA .................................................................

64,94264,942........................

ARMY RESERVE:FORT BUCHANAN:ADVANCED SKILLS TRAINING BARRACKS .................................

39,00039,000........................

TOTAL, PUERTO RICO ......................................................

39,00039,000........................

AIR FORCE:
ROTA:NATO STRATEGIC AIRLIFT HANGAR ..........................................

15,20015,200........................

TOTAL, SPAIN ...................................................................

15,20015,200........................

185,000

185,000........................

51,00051,000........................

JAPAN
AIR FORCE:
KADENA AIR BASE:
PDI: THEATER A/C CORROSION CONTROL CTR, INC 3 ............
DEFENSE-WIDE:CAMP BUTLER:
KUBASAKI HIGH SCHOOL ..........................................................
YOKOSUKA:KINNICK HIGH SCHOOL INC ......................................................
TOTAL, JAPAN ..................................................................
KOREA

PUERTO RICOSPAINUNITED KINGDOMAIR FORCE:ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH:
SURETY: BARRIER SYSTEMS ....................................................
ROYAL AIR FORCE MILDENHALL:
SOW CAMPUS INFRASTRUCTURE ..............................................

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Committee
recommendation

Committee
recommendationcompared tobudget estimate

DEFENSE-WIDE:ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH:
LAKENHEATH HIGH SCHOOL .....................................................

153,000

153,000........................

TOTAL, UNITED KINGDOM ................................................

389,000

389,000........................

ARMY:
DESIGN ..............................................................................................
HOST NATION SUPPORT .....................................................................
EDI: MINOR CONSTRUCTION ..............................................................
MINOR CONSTRUCTION .....................................................................
PDI: DESIGN ......................................................................................
PDI: INDOPACOM MINOR CONSTRUCTION PILOT ...............................
PDI: MINOR CONSTRUCTION ..............................................................

273,727
25,00014,51997,00026,011
66,6008,000

297,727
25,00014,519117,000
26,011
66,6008,000∂24,000........................
........................
∂20,000........................
........................
........................

SUBTOTAL, ARMY .....................................................................

510,857

554,857∂44,000

NAVY AND MARINE CORPS:DESIGN ..............................................................................................
DPRI UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION ......................................
MINOR CONSTRUCTION .....................................................................
MINOR CONSTRUCTION .....................................................................

797,446
21,302
77,794
124,524

797,446
21,302
77,794
124,524........................
........................
........................
........................

SUBTOTAL, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS ....................................

1,021,066

1,021,066........................

AIR FORCE:DESIGN ..............................................................................................
DESIGN ..............................................................................................
MINOR CONSTRUCTION .....................................................................
MINOR CONSTRUCTION .....................................................................

355,01184,915
104,700
24,900358,01184,915
104,700
24,900∂3,000........................
........................
........................

SUBTOTAL, AIR FORCE .............................................................

569,526

572,526∂3,000636,000

636,000........................

........................
96,2384,745
46,751
105,000
7,501
1,508
1,964
35,49541,92826,081

30,00096,23884,74546,751
105,000
7,501
1,508
1,964
35,49541,92826,081∂30,000........................
∂80,000........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................

11,146
5,277
13,33318,0007,400
3,000
24,1096,000

11,146
5,277
13,33318,0007,400
3,000
24,1096,000........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................

WORLDWIDE UNSPECIFIED

DEFENSE-WIDE:
ENERGY RESILIENCE AND CONSERV INVEST PROG ..........................
DESIGN:INDOPACOM .......................................................................................
ERCIP DESIGN ...................................................................................
MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY ...............................................................
DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY ................................................................
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY ............................................................
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY .............................
WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICE ...........................................
THE JOINT STAFF ...............................................................................
US SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND ................................................
NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY ...........................................................
DEFENSE-WIDE ..................................................................................
MINOR CONSTRUCTION:
THE JOINT STAFF ...............................................................................
MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY ...............................................................
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY ............................................................
DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY ................................................................
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY .............................
DEFENSE-WIDE ..................................................................................
US SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND ................................................
NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY ...........................................................

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Committee
recommendation

Committee
recommendationcompared tobudget estimate

SUBTOTAL, DEFENSE-WIDE .......................................................

1,091,476

1,201,476∂110,000

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD:DESIGN ..............................................................................................
MINOR CONSTRUCTION .....................................................................

25,52945,00040,52945,000∂15,000........................

SUBTOTAL, ARMY NATIONAL GUARD ........................................

70,52985,529∂15,000

AIR NATIONAL GUARD:DESIGN ..............................................................................................
MINOR CONSTRUCTION .....................................................................

10,79240,20014,79240,200∂4,000........................

SUBTOTAL, AIR NATIONAL GUARD ............................................

50,992

54,992∂4,000

ARMY RESERVE:DESIGN ..............................................................................................
MINOR CONSTRUCTION .....................................................................

31,5083,524

31,5083,524........................
........................

SUBTOTAL, ARMY RESERVE .....................................................

35,03235,032........................

NAVY RESERVE:DESIGN ..............................................................................................
DESIGN ..............................................................................................

663
2,556

663
2,556

........................
........................

SUBTOTAL, NAVY RESERVE ......................................................

3,219

3,219

........................

AIR FORCE RESERVE:DESIGN ..............................................................................................
MINOR CONSTRUCTION .....................................................................

562
701

11,562
11,701∂11,000∂11,000

SUBTOTAL, AIR FORCE RESERVE .............................................

435,127

457,127∂22,000

433,864

433,864........................

ARMY .................................................................................................
NAVY ..................................................................................................
AIR FORCE .........................................................................................
DEFENSE-WIDE ..................................................................................

212,556
111,697
121,952
1,756

237,556
111,697
146,952
1,756∂25,000........................
∂25,000........................

TOTAL, BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE .............................

447,961

497,961∂50,000

SUBTOTAL, WORLDWIDE UNSPECIFIED ............................

4,235,785

4,483,785∂248,000

50,00050,000........................

100,954

100,954........................

63,246

63,246........................

NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION SECURITY INVESTMENTPROGRAM
NATO SECURITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM ...................................................
BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BASE CLOSURE ACCOUNTFAMILY HOUSING, ARMYGEORGIA:
FORT EISENHOWER:
FORT EISENHOWER MHPI EQUITY INVESTMENT .......................
BELGIUM:CHIEVRES AIR BASE:
FAMILY HOUSING NEW CONSTRUCTION (84 UNITS) .................
GERMANY:
BAUMHOLDER:FAMILY HOUSING REPLACEMENT CONSTR (54 UNITS) ............

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Committee
recommendation

Committee
recommendationcompared tobudget estimate

JAPAN:SAGAMIHARA:
FAMILY HOUSING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTR (35 UNITS) ..........
DESIGN .......................................................................................................

31,114
31,333

31,114
31,333........................
........................

SUBTOTAL, CONSTRUCTION ...............................................................

276,647

276,647........................

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE:FURNISHINGS .....................................................................................
LEASED HOUSING ..............................................................................
MAINTENANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FACILITIES ................................
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT ...................................................................
MILITARY HOUSING PRIVITIZATION INITIATIVE ...................................
MISCELLANEOUS ................................................................................
SERVICES ..........................................................................................
UTILITIES ...........................................................................................

18,065
129,703
127,097
62,06069,579357
8,273
60,47718,065
129,703
127,097
62,06069,579357
8,273
60,477........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................

SUBTOTAL, OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE ...........................

475,611475,611........................

103,863
93,112

103,863
93,112........................
........................

35,43813,32935,43813,329........................
........................

SUBTOTAL, CONSTRUCTION ..........................................................

245,742245,742........................

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE:FURNISHINGS .....................................................................................
HOUSING PRIVATIZATION SUPPORT ...................................................
LEASING .............................................................................................
MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................
MANAGEMENT ....................................................................................
MISCELLANEOUS ................................................................................
SERVICES ..........................................................................................
UTILITIES ...........................................................................................

16,83960,28367,412
109,504
61,240427
17,332
44,18016,83960,28367,412
109,504
61,240427
17,332
44,180........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................

SUBTOTAL, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE .............................

377,217377,217........................

120,000

120,000........................

24,00024,000........................

4,350
1,400

4,350
1,400

........................
........................

26,24239,00026,24239,000........................
........................

FAMILY HOUSING, NAVY AND MARINE CORPSGUAM:
NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY ANDERSEN:REPLACE ANDERSEN HOUSING PH 9 (136 UNITS) ..................
REPLACE ANDERSEN HOUSING PH 10 (42 UNITS) ..................
JAPAN:MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI:CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS ..............................................
DESIGN .......................................................................................................

FAMILY HOUSING, AIR FORCEALASKA:JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON:MHPI RESTRUCTURE—JBER PHASE III ....................................
TEXAS:LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE:
MHPI RESTRUCTURE—LACKLAND ............................................
GERMANY:RAMSTEIN AIR BASE:
CONSTRUCT 2 GOQ UNITS .......................................................
KMC 02—CONSTRUCT TWO CAR GARAGES (5 UNITS) ............
JAPAN:
YOKOTA AIR BASE:
CONST—IMP—YOKOTA PAIP 8B WEST (19 UNITS) ................
CONST—IMP—YOKOTA PAIP 9 PHASE 2 (32 UNITS) .............

97
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT LISTING BY LOCATION—Continued[In thousands of dollars]

Installation and project

Budgetestimate

Committee
recommendation

Committee
recommendationcompared tobudget estimate

DESIGN .......................................................................................................

6,557

6,557

........................

SUBTOTAL, CONSTRUCTION ...............................................................

221,549

221,549........................

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE:FURNISHINGS .....................................................................................
HOUSING PRIVATIZATION ...................................................................
LEASING .............................................................................................
MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................
MANAGEMENT ....................................................................................
MISCELLANEOUS ................................................................................
SERVICES ..........................................................................................
UTILITIES ...........................................................................................

24,23032,5086,278
127,023
71,384
2,426
12,44649,95524,23032,5086,278
127,023
71,384
2,426
12,44649,955........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................

SUBTOTAL, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE .............................

326,250

326,250........................

687
32,983
4,358

687
32,983
4,358........................
........................
........................

91
13,98636
15

91
13,98636
15........................
........................
........................
........................

SUBTOTAL, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ....................

52,15652,156........................

DOD FAMILY HOUSING IMPROVEMENT FUND .............................................
DOD MILITARY UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING IMPROVEMENT FUND .............

8,195
497

8,195
497

........................
........................

........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................

26,50050,400183,000
134,270
54,251
6,000
63,000∂26,500∂50,400∂183,000∂134,270∂54,251∂6,000∂63,000........................
........................
........................

10,00010,00010,000∂10,000∂10,000∂10,000........................
........................
........................

100,000
2,500
26,000∂100,000∂2,500∂26,000........................

32,000∂32,000........................

707,921∂707,921

2,311,157
4,540,899

2,380,477
4,874,699∂69,320∂333,800

FAMILY HOUSING, DEFENSE-WIDEOPERATION AND MAINTENANCE:DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY:FURNISHINGS ............................................................................
LEASING ....................................................................................
UTILITIES ..................................................................................
NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY:FURNISHINGS ............................................................................
LEASING ....................................................................................
MAINTENANCE ..........................................................................
UTILITIES ..................................................................................

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONSUNFUNDED REQUIREMENTS (SEC 124):MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, ARMY ......................................................
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS .....................
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE ..............................................
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, DEFENSE-WIDE .......................................
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, ARMY NATIONAL GUARD .........................
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR NATIONAL GUARD ............................
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, ARMY RESERVE ......................................
MILITARY INSTALLATION RESILIENCE (SEC 128):MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, ARMY ......................................................
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS .....................
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE ..............................................
FOREIGN MILITARY TRAINING INFRASTRUCTURE (SEC 129):MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE ..............................................
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, DEFENSE-WIDE .......................................
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR NATIONAL GUARD ............................
AUTHORIZED PROJECTS (SEC 131):MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR NATIONAL GUARD ............................
TOTAL, ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS ......................................
RECAP
ARMY ..........................................................................................................
NAVY AND MARINE CORPS .........................................................................

98
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT LISTING BY LOCATION—Continued[In thousands of dollars]Committee
recommendation

Committee
recommendationcompared tobudget estimate

3,187,126
3,733,163
362,129
190,792
255,032
29,82969,263433,864
447,961
752,258(276,647)(475,611)
622,959(245,742)(377,217)
547,799(221,549)(326,250)
52,156(52,156)8,195497........................

3,549,626
3,601,163
456,459
307,792
375,682
29,829107,663433,864
497,961
752,258(276,647)(475,611)
622,959(245,742)(377,217)
547,799(221,549)(326,250)
52,156(52,156)
8,195
497
707,921∂362,500¥132,000∂94,330∂117,000∂120,650........................
∂38,400........................
∂50,000........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
∂707,921

17,545,079

19,307,000∂1,761,921

Installation and project

Budgetestimate

AIR FORCE ..................................................................................................
DEFENSE-WIDE ...........................................................................................
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD .............................................................................
AIR NATIONAL GUARD ................................................................................
ARMY RESERVE ..........................................................................................
NAVY RESERVE ...........................................................................................
AIR FORCE RESERVE ..................................................................................
NATO ...........................................................................................................
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BASE CLOSURE ACCOUNT (BRAC) .................
FAMILY HOUSING, ARMY ............................................................................
CONSTRUCTION .................................................................................
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................
FAMILY HOUSING, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS ...........................................
CONSTRUCTION .................................................................................
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................
FAMILY HOUSING, AIR FORCE ....................................................................
CONSTRUCTION .................................................................................
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................
FAMILY HOUSING, DEFENSE-WIDE ..............................................................
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................
DOD FAMILY HOUSING IMPROVEMENT FUND .............................................
DOD UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING IMPROVEMENT FUND .............................
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS ....................................................................
GRAND TOTAL ....................................................................................

DISCLOSURE OF CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDINGITEMSThe Constitution vests in the Congress the power of the purse.
The Committee believes strongly that Congress should make thedecisions on how to allocate the people’s money.
As defined in Rule XLIV of the Standing Rules of the Senate, theterm ‘‘congressionally directed spending item’’ means a provision orreport language included primarily at the request of a Senator, providing, authorizing, or recommending a specific amount of discretionary budget authority, credit authority, or other spending authority for a contract, loan, loan guarantee, grant, loan authority,
or other expenditure with or to an entity, or targeted to a specificState, locality or congressional district, other than through a statutory or administrative, formula-driven, or competitive award process.
For each item, a Member is required to provide a certificationthat neither the Member nor the Member’s immediate family has
a pecuniary interest in such congressionally directed spending
item. Such certifications are available to the public on the websiteoftheSenateCommitteeonAppropriations(https://www.appropriations.senate.gov/congressionally-directed-spendingrequests).
Following is a list of congressionally directed spending items included in the Senate recommendation discussed in this report,
along with the name of each Senator who submitted a request to
the Committee of jurisdiction for each item so identified. Neither
the Committee recommendation nor this report contains any limited tax benefits or limited tariff benefits as defined in rule XLIV.

(99)

StateAlabama ......................
Alabama ......................
Alabama ......................
Alabama ......................
Alabama ......................
Alaska ..........................
Alaska ..........................
Alaska ..........................
Alaska ..........................
Alaska ..........................
Arizona .........................
Arizona .........................
Arizona .........................
Arizona .........................
California .....................
California .....................
Colorado .......................
Connecticut ..................
Connecticut ..................
Delaware ......................
Delaware ......................
Georgia ........................
Georgia ........................
Georgia ........................
Hawaii ..........................
Hawaii ..........................
Hawaii ..........................
Hawaii ..........................
Illinois ..........................
Illinois ..........................
Illinois ..........................
Kansas .........................

Account

Army .................................
Army .................................

Army .................................
Army .................................
Army .................................
Air Force ...........................
Air Force ...........................
Air Force ...........................
Army .................................
Army .................................
Air National Guard ...........
Army .................................
Navy and Marine Corps ...
Navy and Marine Corps ...
Air Force ...........................
Army Reserve ....................
Air Force ...........................
Army National Guard ........
Navy and Marine Corps ...
Air National Guard ...........
Army National Guard ........
Army .................................
Army .................................
Army Reserve ....................
Air Force ...........................
Air Force ...........................

Army .................................
Navy and Marine Corps ...
Army .................................
Army .................................

Army National Guard ........
Army .................................

Marseilles Training Center ............................
Fort Leavenworth ...........................................

Pohakuloa Training Area ...............................
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam ...................
Rock Island Arsenal ......................................
Rock Island Arsenal ......................................

Fort Novosel ...................................................
Fort Novosel ...................................................
Fort Novosel ...................................................
Eielson Air Force Base ..................................
Eielson Air Force Base ..................................
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson .................
Fort Wainwright .............................................
Fort Wainwright .............................................
Morris Air National Guard Base ....................
Yuma Proving Ground ...................................
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma ....................
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma ....................
Beale Air Force Base .....................................
Bell ................................................................
Buckley Space Force Base ............................
Groton ............................................................
Naval Submarine Base New London .............
New Castle County Airport ............................
Dagsboro ........................................................
Fort Stewart ...................................................
Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield .................
Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany ............
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam ...................
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam ...................

Fort Novosel ...................................................
Fort Novosel ...................................................

Location

Project

Crash/Rescue Station at Hatch Army Heliport: Minor Construction
Crash/Rescue Station at Tabernacle Stagefield: Minor Construction.
Flat Iron Support Facility: Minor Construction ................................
Flight Control Tower—Hanchey Army Airfield: Design ...................
Installation Service Node Facility: Design .......................................
Joint Mobility Center Expansion: Design .........................................
Permanent Party Dormitory: Design ................................................
Precision Guided Munitions Complex: Design .................................
Dining Facility: Design ....................................................................
Tactical Equipment Maintenance Facility: Design ..........................
Base Entry Complex: Cost to Complete ..........................................
Radar Operations & Maintenance Facility: Minor Construction .....
UDP Transient Barracks: Design .....................................................
Water Treatment Plant ....................................................................
Multi-Domain Operations Complex ..................................................
Army Reserve Center: Design ..........................................................
Power Independence ........................................................................
Aircraft Maintenance Hangar: Design .............................................
Submarine Storage, Maintenance & Operations Facility: Design ...
Entry Control Facility: Minor Construction ......................................
Dagsboro Readiness Center: Minor Construction ............................
Enlisted Unaccompanied Personnel Barracks (PN 96725): Design
SOF Military Working Dog Kennel Facility: Design ..........................
Army Reserve Center .......................................................................
General Purpose Maintenance Hangar: Design ...............................
Mobility Processing Center/War Reserve Material Warehouse: Design.
Airfield Operations Building ............................................................
(Red Hill) Water Treatment Plant ....................................................
Forging Equipment Annex: Minor Construction ...............................
New Weapons Quality Assurance/Calibration Facility: Minor Construction.
Marseilles Training Center Range Renovation: Minor Construction
B95 Fire Station Truck Bay Addition: Minor Construction ..............

[Dollars in thousands]

CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDING ITEMS

4,300
8,200

20,00090,000
5,000
4,250

5,500
1,300
2,600
5,800
6,700
15,6007,700
10,800
7,000
6,000
3,800
90,00044,0003,750
60,000
6,500
3,200
8,000
7,500
10,5001,230
40,0007,000
11,000$6,5006,600

AmountDuckworth/Durbin
Moran

Hirono/Schatz
Hirono/Schatz
DurbinDurbinBritt/Tuberville
Britt
Britt
Murkowski
Murkowski
Murkowski
Murkowski
Murkowski
Kelly/Sinema
Kelly/Sinema
Kelly/Sinema
Kelly/Sinema
Butler/Padilla
ButlerBennet/Hickenlooper
Blumenthal/Murphy
Blumenthal/Murphy
Carper/Coons
Carper/Coons
Ossoff/Warnock
OssoffOssoff/Warnock
Hirono/Schatz
Hirono/Schatz

Britt/Tuberville
BrittRequestor(s)100Kansas .........................
Kansas .........................
Kentucky ......................
Kentucky ......................
Kentucky ......................
Kentucky ......................
Kentucky ......................
Louisiana .....................
Louisiana .....................
Maine ...........................
Maine ...........................
Maine ...........................
Maine ...........................
Maine ...........................
Maryland ......................
Maryland ......................
Michigan ......................
Minnesota ....................
Mississippi ...................
Mississippi ...................
Mississippi ...................
Mississippi ...................
Mississippi ...................
Nebraska ......................
Nebraska ......................
Nebraska ......................
Nevada .........................
Nevada .........................
Nevada .........................
Nevada .........................
New Hampshire ...........
New Hampshire ...........
New Jersey ...................
New Mexico ..................
New Mexico ..................
New Mexico ..................

Army .................................
Army .................................
Air National Guard ...........

Army .................................
Army .................................
Army .................................
Army Reserve ....................
Air Force ...........................
Army .................................
Air National Guard ...........

Air National Guard ...........
Army National Guard ........
Army National Guard ........
Navy and Marine Corps ...
Army National Guard ........
Navy and Marine Corps ...
Army National Guard ........
Air National Guard ...........
Air Force ...........................
Air National Guard ...........
Air National Guard ...........
Army .................................

Defense-wide (DLA) ..........
Air Force ...........................

Air Force ...........................
Army National Guard ........
Air Force ...........................
Air National Guard ...........
Air National Guard ...........
Air National Guard ...........
Army National Guard ........
Army National Guard ........
Air National Guard ...........
Air Force ...........................
Air Force ...........................
Air Force ...........................

Offutt Air Force Base ....................................
Hastings ........................................................
Nellis Air Force Base .....................................
Reno-Tahoe International Airport ..................
Reno-Tahoe International Airport ..................
Reno-Tahoe International Airport ..................
Concord ..........................................................
Pembrooke .....................................................
Atlantic City International Airport .................
Cannon Air Force Base ..................................
Cannon Air Force Base ..................................
Holloman Air Force Base ...............................

Bangor International Airport .........................
Saco ...............................................................
Woodville ........................................................
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard ...........................
Hagerstown ....................................................
Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head
Olympia Armory .............................................
Minneapolis St Paul International Airport ....
Keesler Air Force Base ..................................
Key Field ........................................................
Key Field ........................................................
Army Engineer Research and Development
Center.
Key Field ........................................................
Offutt Air Force Base ....................................

Fort Leavenworth ...........................................
Fort Leavenworth ...........................................
Louisville International Airport-Standiford
Fld.
Blue Grass Army Depot .................................
Fort Campbell ................................................
Fort Campbell ................................................
Fort Knox ........................................................
Barksdale Air Force Base ..............................
Fort Johnson ..................................................
Bangor International Airport .........................

Upgrade Fuel Hydrant System: Design ............................................
Consolidated Training Complex/Professional Development Center:
Design.
Survivable Airborne Operations Center Complex: Design ...............
Collective Training Unaccompanied Housing: Minor Construction
Regional Communications Center: Design ......................................
Aircraft Parking Ramp Extension: Design .......................................
Aircraft Support Equipment and Engine Facility: Design ...............
Fuel Cell Hangar: Design ................................................................
Lakota Hangar Addition and Environmental Upgrades: Design .....
Readiness Center Addition/Alteration: Minor Construction .............
Fighter Operations Facility: Design .................................................
ADAL Security Forces Facility: Minor Construction ..........................
Special Operations Forces DAGRE Facility: Minor Construction .....
Holloman High-Speed Test Track: Design .......................................

Military Container Production Facility: Design ................................
Foundry Training Facility: Minor Construction ................................
Modernized Hangar: Design .............................................................
Aviation Support Facility .................................................................
Child Development Center ...............................................................
Rotational Unit Billeting Area: Design ............................................
Aircraft Maintenance Squadron/Aircraft Ground Equipment Facility: Design.
Fuel Cell Hangar ..............................................................................
Southern Maine Readiness Center: Design .....................................
Automated Qualification Training Range: Design ...........................
Parking Structure: Design ...............................................................
Field Maintenance Shop: Design .....................................................
Contained Burn Facility ...................................................................
Readiness Center Addition/Alteration: Design ................................
C–130J Fuel Cell Maintenance Hangar: Design .............................
Air Traffic Control Tower .................................................................
Fuel Cell/Corrosion Control Hangar: Design ....................................
Maintenance Hangar: Design ..........................................................
Jet Engine Thermal Simulator: Design ............................................

Fire Station Headquarters: Design ..................................................
Functional Fitness Center: Design ..................................................
C–130J ADAL Fuel Cell Hangar: Minor Construction ......................

70,000
5,900
3,500
1,000
2,000
3,000
1,200
6,500
3,400
4,000
7,200
22,400

1,000
6,000

50,000
800
1,000
9,500
2,470
50,0004,400
4,300
25,000
5,000
5,000
700

27,000
8,100
11,00075,00022,000
9,900
800

1,800
1,700
8,500

FischerFischerCortez Masto/Rosen
Cortez Masto/Rosen
Cortez Masto/Rosen
Cortez Masto/Rosen
ShaheenShaheenBookerHeinrich
Heinrich
Heinrich/Lujan

Hyde-Smith
Fischer

Collins
Collins/King
Collins/King
Collins/King/Shaheen
Cardin/Van Hollen
Cardin/Van HollenPeters/Stabenow
Klobuchar/Smith
Hyde-Smith/Wicker
Hyde-Smith/Wicker
Hyde-Smith
Hyde-Smith/Wicker

McConnell
McConnell
McConnell
McConnell
Cassidy/Kennedy
Cassidy
Collins/King

Moran
Moran
McConnell

101

StateNew Mexico ..................
New York ......................
New York ......................
New York ......................
New York ......................
New York ......................
North Carolina .............
Ohio .............................
Ohio .............................
Ohio .............................
Oklahoma .....................
Oregon .........................
Oregon .........................
Oregon .........................
Pennsylvania ................
Pennsylvania ................
Pennsylvania ................
Rhode Island ...............
South Carolina .............
South Carolina .............
Vermont .......................
Virginia ........................
Virginia ........................
Virginia ........................
Washington ..................
Washington ..................
Washington ..................
Washington ..................
Washington ..................
West Virginia ...............
West Virginia ...............
West Virginia ...............
West Virginia ...............

Account

Army .................................
Air Force Reserve .............
Army .................................
Army .................................
Army .................................
Army .................................
Air Force ...........................
Air Force ...........................
Air Force ...........................
Air Force ...........................
Air Force ...........................
Air National Guard ...........
Army National Guard ........

Defense-Wide (DLA) ..........
Air National Guard ...........
Army National Guard ........
Army Reserve ....................
Army National Guard ........
Air Force Reserve .............
Navy and Marine Corps ...
Army National Guard ........
Navy and Marine Corps ...
Navy and Marine Corps ...
Navy and Marine Corps ...
Air Force ...........................
Air Force ...........................
Air National Guard ...........

Army .................................
Army National Guard ........
Army National Guard ........
Army National Guard ........
Army National Guard ........
Army National Guard ........

Yakima Training Center ................................
Tacoma ..........................................................
Bluefield ........................................................
Camp Dawson ...............................................
Camp Dawson-Kingwood ...............................
Joint Forces Headquarters—Charleston .......

White Sands Missile Range ..........................
Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station .................
Fort Drum ......................................................
Fort Drum ......................................................
Fort Drum ......................................................
Fort Drum ......................................................
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base ..................
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base ...................
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base ...................
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base ...................
Altus Air Force Base ......................................
Klamath Falls Airport—Kingsley Field ..........
Naval Weapons Systems Training Facility
Boardman.
Klamath Falls Airport—Kingsley Field ..........
Pittsburgh International Airport ....................
Fort Indiantown Gap Training Site ................
New Castle ....................................................
North Kingstown ............................................
Joint Base Charleston ...................................
Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort ................
St. Albans ......................................................
Marine Corps Base Quantico ........................
Naval Air Station Oceana ..............................
Norfolk Naval Shipyard ..................................
Fairchild Air Force Base ................................
Fairchild Air Force Base ................................
Camp Murray .................................................

Location

Project

Fuel Facility: Design ........................................................................
Entry Control Facility: Minor Construction ......................................
Ready Building: Design ...................................................................
Area Maintenance Support Activity and Land: Design ...................
National Guard Readiness Center: Cost to Complete .....................
Aeromedical Evacuation Facility ......................................................
Aircraft Maintenance Hangar: Cost to Complete ............................
Readiness Center: Design ...............................................................
Child Development Center: Design ..................................................
Unaccompanied Housing: Design ....................................................
Child Development Center: Design ..................................................
KC–135 ADAL Aircraft Parts Warehouse: Design ............................
Taxilane Pull-Through Spots: Design ..............................................
National Guard/Reserve Center (ANG Cost Share): Minor Construction.
Wastewater Treatment Plant: Design ..............................................
Controlled Humidity Warehouse: Minor Construction ......................
National Guard Readiness Center: Design ......................................
Fire Station Support Building: Minor Construction .........................
General Instruction Building: Design ..............................................
National Guard/Reserve Center Building: Design ...........................

North Range Mission Control Center: Design .................................
TWY A4 and Runway 28R Overrun: Design .....................................
Aircraft Maintenance Hangar Addition: Design ..............................
Field Artillery Vehicle Storage Sheds: Design .................................
Fire Station 3 (WSAAF): Design .......................................................
ORTC Transient Training Barracks: Design .....................................
Combat Arms Training and Maintenance Complex ........................
Advanced Materials Research Laboratory—C2A: Design ...............
Dormitory: Design ............................................................................
U.S. Space Force Intelligence Center: Design .................................
Main Gate Entry Control Facility: Design ........................................
Aircraft Shelter MCCA: Design ........................................................
Multi-Purpose Machine Gun Range: Design ...................................

[Dollars in thousands]

CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDING ITEMS—Continued

6,460
6,000
4,000
6,000
1,200
1,400

3,000
5,000
3,250
1,750
16,00033,00061,7004,030
8,200
16,000
1,400
2,500
4,500
5,700

3,330
5,400
9,300
800
2,760
7,790
15,0009,200
3,400
19,000
2,200
4,300
1,690

AmountMurrayMurrayCapito/Manchin
Capito/Manchin
Capito/Manchin
Capito/Manchin

Merkley/Wyden
Casey/Fetterman
Casey/Fetterman
Casey/Fetterman
Reed
GrahamGrahamWelch
Kaine/Warner
Kaine/Warner
Kaine/Warner
MurrayMurrayMurrayHeinrich/Lujan
Gillibrand/Schumer
Gillibrand/Schumer
Gillibrand/Schumer
Gillibrand/Schumer
Gillibrand/Schumer
Budd
Brown
Brown
Brown
MullinMerkley/Wyden
Merkley/Wyden

Requestor(s)102Army National Guard ........
Army National Guard ........
Army National Guard ........
Army National Guard ........
Army Reserve ....................

West Virginia ...............
Wisconsin .....................
Wisconsin .....................
Wisconsin .....................
Wisconsin .....................

Joint Forces Headquarters—Charleston .......
Black River Falls ...........................................
Wausau ..........................................................
Wisconsin Rapids ..........................................
Manitowoc ......................................................

Physical Fitness Center (Multipurpose Building): Design ...............
National Guard Readiness Center: Design ......................................
National Guard Readiness Center: Design ......................................
National Guard Readiness Center: Design ......................................
Army Reserve Vehicle Maintenance Shop: Design ..........................

2,500
2,600
7,150
4,940
150

CapitoBaldwin
Baldwin
Baldwin
Baldwin103

907,045

1,450,112
293,434
489,174
15,690,070

304,895
395,485
277,142
373,854
237,097

Subtotal, Reserve components .................................................................................................................

North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program .............................................................................
Department of Defense Base Closure Account ..........................................................................................................

Total, Military Construction ...............................................................................................................................

Family Housing Construction, Army ...........................................................................................................................
Family Housing Operation and Maintenance, Army ...................................................................................................
Family Housing Construction, Navy and Marine Corps .............................................................................................
Family Housing Operation and Maintenance, Navy and Marine Corps .....................................................................
Family Housing Construction, Air Force .....................................................................................................................

Family Housing

362,129
190,792
255,032
29,82969,263620,647
295,526
151,076
51,291
331,572

276,647475,611245,742
377,217
221,549

15,561,215

433,864
447,961

13,772,345

13,457,350

Subtotal, Active components ....................................................................................................................

Reserve Components:
Military Construction, Army National Guard .....................................................................................................
Military Construction, Air National Guard .........................................................................................................
Military Construction, Army Reserve .................................................................................................................
Military Construction, Navy Reserve .................................................................................................................
Military Construction, Air Force Reserve ...........................................................................................................

Budget estimate

2,311,157
4,540,899
3,187,126
3,733,163

2024 appropriation

2,022,775
5,531,369
2,741,424
3,161,782

Active Components:
Military Construction, Army ...............................................................................................................................
Military Construction, Navy and Marine Corps .................................................................................................
Military Construction, Air Force .........................................................................................................................
Military Construction, Defense-Wide .................................................................................................................

Military Construction

TITLE I—DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Item[In thousands of dollars]

276,647475,611245,742
377,217
221,549

16,615,215

433,864
497,961

1,277,425

456,459
307,792
375,682
29,829107,663

14,405,965

2,380,477
4,874,699
3,549,626
3,601,163

Committee
recommendation∂370,380............................
∂50,000∂1,054,000............................
............................
............................
............................
............................

¥172,687∂140,430∂8,787∂925,145¥28,248∂80,126¥31,400∂3,363¥15,548∂94,330∂117,000∂120,650............................
∂38,400∂633,620∂948,615¥164,188∂12,266∂224,606¥21,462¥223,909∂69,320∂333,800∂362,500¥132,000

Budget estimate∂357,702¥656,670∂808,202∂439,381

2024 appropriation

Senate Committee recommendationcompared with (∂ or ¥)COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025

104

1,970,751

8,214
182,150
166,300
62,40066,815
5,200
23,00015,0007,500
7,500............................
............................
83,000............................
............................
10,00010,00010,000150,000
15,00015,00015,000Total, Family Housing ........................................................................................................................................

Unfunded Requirements (Sec 124):
Military Construction, Army ...............................................................................................................................
Military Construction, Navy and Marine Corps .................................................................................................
Military Construction, Air Force .........................................................................................................................
Military Construction, Defense-Wide .................................................................................................................
Military Construction, Army National Guard .....................................................................................................
Military Construction, Air National Guard .........................................................................................................
Military Construction, Army Reserve .................................................................................................................

Military Installation Resilience (Sec 128):
Military Installation Resilience, Army ...............................................................................................................
Military Installation Resilience, Navy and Marine Corps .................................................................................
Military Installation Resilience, Air Force .........................................................................................................

Foreign Military Training Infrastructure (Sec 129):
Military Construction, Air Force .........................................................................................................................
Military Construction, Defense-Wide .................................................................................................................
Military Construction, Air National Guard .........................................................................................................
Authorized Projects (Sec 131) ....................................................................................................................................
Military Construction, Air National Guard .........................................................................................................

Lab Infrastructure (Sec 128):Lab Infrastructure, Army ...................................................................................................................................
Lab Infrastructure, Navy & Marine Corps .........................................................................................................
Lab Infrastructure, Air Force .............................................................................................................................

Natural Disaster (Sec 129):
Military Construction, Air Force .........................................................................................................................

Child Development Centers (Sec 130):
Military Construction, Army ...............................................................................................................................
Military Construction, Navy & Marine Corps ....................................................................................................
Military Construction, Air Force .........................................................................................................................

Administrative Provisions

324,386
50,785
6,611
496

Family Housing Operation and Maintenance, Air Force ............................................................................................
Family Housing Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide .....................................................................................
Department of Defense Family Housing Improvement Fund .....................................................................................
Department of Defense Military Unaccompanied Housing Improvement Fund .........................................................

............................
............................
............................

............................

............................
............................
............................

............................
............................
............................
............................
............................

............................
............................
............................

............................
............................
............................
............................
............................
............................
............................

1,983,864

326,250
52,1568,195497............................
............................
............................

............................

............................
............................
............................

100,000
2,500
26,000............................
32,00010,00010,00010,00026,50050,400183,000
134,270
54,251
6,000
63,0001,983,864

326,250
52,156
8,195
497¥15,000¥15,000¥15,000¥150,000¥10,000¥10,000¥10,000∂100,000∂2,500¥57,000............................
∂32,000¥5,000∂2,500∂2,500............................
............................
............................

............................

............................
............................
............................

∂100,000∂2,500∂26,000............................
∂32,000∂10,000∂10,000∂10,000∂26,500∂50,400∂183,000∂134,270∂54,251∂6,000∂63,000............................

∂13,113∂18,286¥131,750∂16,700∂71,870¥12,564∂800∂40,000............................
............................
............................
............................

∂1,864∂1,371∂1,584∂1

105

18,675,000(18,675,000)

Total, title I, Department of Defense .......................................................................................................

Appropriations .................................................................................................................................

15,072,388
146,778,136
161,850,524

Compensation and pensions:
Budget year appropriations ...............................................................................................................................
Advance from prior year appropriations ...........................................................................................................

Subtotal, Compensation and pensions available in fiscal year .............................................................

Veterans Benefits Administration

TITLE II—DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

37,10019,000

Family Housing Improvement (Sec 135):
Family Housing, Navy & Marine Corps .............................................................................................................

1,014,179

16,000

Cost to Completes (Sec 133):
Military Construction, Air Force .........................................................................................................................

Total, Administrative Provisions ...............................................................................................................

15,00015,00015,000Demolition (Sec 132):
Military Construction, Army ...............................................................................................................................
Military Construction, Navy & Marine Corps ....................................................................................................
Military Construction, Air Force .........................................................................................................................

Authorized Projects (Sec 136):
Military Construction, Defense-Wide .................................................................................................................

15,00015,00015,0002024 appropriation

Barracks Replacement (Sec 131):
Military Construction, Army ...............................................................................................................................
Military Construction, Navy & Marine Corps ....................................................................................................
Military Construction, Air Force .........................................................................................................................

Item[In thousands of dollars]

192,131,214

9,820,699
182,310,515(17,545,079)

17,545,079............................

............................

............................

............................

............................
............................
............................

............................
............................
............................

Budget estimate

192,131,214

9,820,699
182,310,515(19,307,000)

19,307,000

707,921............................

............................

............................

............................
............................
............................

............................
............................
............................

Committee
recommendation∂1,761,921∂632,000............................
............................
............................

¥5,251,689∂35,532,379∂30,280,690(∂1,761,921)∂707,921(∂632,000)............................

¥37,100............................

............................

............................
............................
............................

............................
............................
............................

Budget estimate¥306,258¥19,000¥16,000¥15,000¥15,000¥15,000¥15,000¥15,000¥15,000

2024 appropriation

Senate Committee recommendationcompared with (∂ or ¥)COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025—Continued106

2,657,656
13,399,805
16,057,461

374,852
8,452,500

Readjustment benefits:
Budget year appropriations ...............................................................................................................................
Advance from prior year appropriations ...........................................................................................................

............................
135,119
135,119

13,774,657

12,701
121,126
133,827
135,119¥121,126
147,820¥83,000
1,803,000
1,720,000(500)
316,74278(2,026)461
2,719

Total, Readjustment benefits appropriated in this bill ...........................................................................

Veterans insurance and indemnities:
Budget year appropriations ...............................................................................................................................
Advance from prior year appropriations ...........................................................................................................

Subtotal, Veterans insurance and indemnities available in fiscal year .................................................

Advance appropriations, FY 2026 .....................................................................................................................
Less appropriations from prior year advances .................................................................................................

Total, Veterans insurance and indemnities appropriated in this bill .....................................................

Veterans housing benefit program fund:Credit subsidy:
Direct ........................................................................................................................................................
Guaranteed ...............................................................................................................................................

Subtotal (Credit subsidy) ..................................................................................................................................

(Limitation on direct loans) ..............................................................................................................................
Administrative expenses ....................................................................................................................................
Vocational rehabilitation loans program account .....................................................................................................
(Limitation on direct loans) ..............................................................................................................................
Administrative expenses ....................................................................................................................................
Native American veteran housing loan program account .........................................................................................

(500)
319,59664(1,564)494............................

2,089,000

98,0001,991,000

131,518

131,518¥135,119

20,271,891

17,614,235¥13,399,805

8,827,352
13,399,805¥8,452,500

Subtotal, readjustment benefits available in fiscal year ........................................................................

Advance appropriations, FY 2026 .....................................................................................................................
Less appropriations from prior year advances .................................................................................................

214,302,452

197,382,903

Total, Compensation and pensions appropriated in this bill .................................................................

204,481,753¥182,310,515

182,310,515¥146,778,136

Advance appropriations, FY 2026 .....................................................................................................................
Less appropriations from prior year advances .................................................................................................

(500)
319,59664(1,564)494............................

2,089,000

98,0001,991,000

131,518

131,518¥135,119135,119............................
135,119

20,271,891

17,614,235¥13,399,805

16,057,461

2,657,656
13,399,805

214,302,452

204,481,753¥182,310,515............................
............................
............................
............................
............................
............................

............................
............................
∂2,854¥14(¥462)∂33¥2,719∂369,000............................

¥16,302............................
............................

............................
............................

∂181,000∂188,000............................
¥3,601¥13,993............................

∂6,497,234∂1,292............................
............................

∂4,214,430¥4,947,305............................
............................

............................

∂7,230,109¥12,701∂13,993............................
............................

............................

∂16,919,549∂2,282,804∂4,947,305............................
............................

∂22,171,238¥35,532,379

107

............................
3,899,000
217,244,380(21,398,941)(195,845,439)(155,351,762)¥3,034,205
74,004,000
70,969,795
71,000,000
67,965,795¥2,657,977
33,000,000

Administrative expenses ....................................................................................................................................
General operating expenses, VBA ..............................................................................................................................

Total, Veterans Benefits Administration ...........................................................................................................

Budget year appropriations ......................................................................................................................
Advance appropriations, FY 2026 ............................................................................................................
Advances from prior year appropriations .........................................................................................................

Medical services (MS):
Budget year appropriations ...............................................................................................................................
Advance from prior year appropriations ...........................................................................................................

Subtotal, MS available in fiscal year ......................................................................................................

Advance appropriations, FY 2026 ............................................................................................................

Total, MS appropriated in this bill .................................................................................................

Medical community care (MCC):
Budget year appropriations ...............................................................................................................................
Advance from prior year appropriations ...........................................................................................................

30,342,023
20,382,000
17,724,023

Subtotal, MCC available in fiscal year ....................................................................................................

Advance appropriations, FY 2026 ............................................................................................................

Total, MCC appropriated in this bill ...............................................................................................

Veterans Health Administration

2024 appropriation

Item[In thousands of dollars]

34,000,000

34,000,000

20,382,000............................
20,382,000

75,039,000

75,039,000

71,000,000............................
71,000,000(18,928,354)(222,227,506)(195,845,439)

241,155,860

5,845
4,035,000

Budget estimate

34,000,000

34,000,000

20,382,000............................
20,382,000

75,039,000

75,039,000

71,000,000............................
71,000,000(18,928,354)(222,227,506)(195,845,439)

241,155,860

5,845
4,035,000

Committee
recommendation............................
............................
............................
............................
............................

¥9,960,023∂13,618,000∂16,275,977............................

∂7,073,205∂2,657,977¥12,618,000............................
............................

∂30,205∂4,039,000............................
............................

∂3,034,205¥3,004,000............................
............................
............................

............................

∂23,911,480(¥2,470,587)(∂26,382,067)(∂40,493,677)............................
............................

Budget estimate∂5,845∂136,000

2024 appropriation

Senate Committee recommendationcompared with (∂ or ¥)COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025—Continued108

¥4,632,000
4,632,000............................

9,549,485
121,011,303
943,000¥3,991,000
3,991,000............................
(¥491,000)(491,000)(¥430,532)(430,532)(¥20,000)(20,000)(¥15,000)(15,000)
106,432,303

Total, VA Medical Care available in fiscal year .............................................................................

Medical and prosthetic research ...............................................................................................................................

Medical care cost recovery collections:
Offsetting collections ........................................................................................................................................
Appropriations (indefinite) ................................................................................................................................

Subtotal ....................................................................................................................................................

Medical Care Collections Fund (MCCF) (transfer out) (Sec 214) .............................................................................
Medical Community Care and Medical Services (by transfer) (Sec 214) .................................................................
VA medical funds (transfer out) (Sec 219) ...............................................................................................................
DoD–VA Joint Medical Facility Demonstration Fund (by transfer) (Sec 219) ...........................................................
MCCF to DoD–VA Joint Medical Facility Demonstration Fund (transfer out) (Sec 221) ...........................................
DoD–VA Joint Medical Facility Demonstration Fund (by transfer) (Sec 221) ...........................................................
VA Medical Care Funds (transfer out) (Sec 222) ......................................................................................................
DoD–VA Health Care Sharing Incentive Fund (by transfer) (Sec 222) .....................................................................

Total, Veterans Health Administration ..............................................................................................................

132,307,000(¥501,000)(501,000)(¥594,828)(594,828)(¥17,000)(17,000)(¥15,000)(15,000)

868,000

112,582,000

9,700,000

9,700,000

9,400,000............................
9,400,000

Total, MF appropriated in this bill .................................................................................................

149,485
8,800,000

Medical facilities (MF):
Budget year appropriations ...............................................................................................................................
Advance from prior year appropriations ...........................................................................................................

12,700,000

8,949,485

10,250,000

Total, MSC appropriated in this bill ...............................................................................................

11,800,000
12,700,000

9,400,000

11,800,000

Advance appropriations, FY 2026 ............................................................................................................

Advance appropriations, FY 2026 ............................................................................................................

10,750,000

Subtotal, MSC available in fiscal year ....................................................................................................

............................
11,800,000

Subtotal, MF available in fiscal year ......................................................................................................

¥1,550,000
12,300,000

Medical support and compliance (MSC):
Budget year appropriations ...............................................................................................................................
Advance from prior year appropriations ...........................................................................................................

132,320,000(¥501,000)(501,000)(¥594,828)(594,828)(¥17,000)(17,000)(¥15,000)(15,000)............................

¥4,632,000
4,632,000

878,000

112,585,000

9,703,000

9,700,000

9,403,000

3,000
9,400,000

12,700,000

12,700,000

11,800,000............................
11,800,000∂2,450,000∂3,000∂10,000¥8,426,303¥65,000∂13,000∂25,887,697............................
............................
............................
............................
............................
............................
............................
............................
............................

(¥10,000)(∂10,000)(¥164,296)(∂164,296)(∂3,000)(¥3,000)............................
............................

............................

............................
............................

∂3,000∂153,515¥641,000∂641,000∂3,000............................

∂453,515∂300,000∂3,000............................

............................

∂900,000¥146,485∂600,000............................
............................

∂1,050,000............................
............................

∂1,550,000¥500,000

109480,000

National Cemetery Administration .............................................................................................................................

............................

Cost of War Toxic Exposures Fund, FY 26 Advance Appropriations ..........................................................................

Recurring Expenses Transformational Fund (Sec 252)(non-add) ..............................................................................
Veterans Electronic Health Record (Sec 256) (rescission) ........................................................................................
Air Ambulances discretionary (Sec 258) ....................................................................................................................
Medical and Prosthetic Research (Sec 257) (rescission) ..........................................................................................

Administrative Provisions(646,000)¥460,005............................
............................

10,677,361

Total, Departmental Administration ..................................................................................................................
Cost of War Toxic Exposures Fund

475,000
287,000
6,401,000
1,334,142
296,000
961,219
692,000
171,000
60,000General Administration ...............................................................................................................................................
Board of Veterans Appeals ........................................................................................................................................
Information Technology Systems (IT Systems) ...........................................................................................................
Veterans Electronic Health Record (EHR) ..................................................................................................................
Office of Inspector General ........................................................................................................................................
Construction, major projects ......................................................................................................................................
Construction, minor projects ......................................................................................................................................
Grants for construction of State extended care facilities .........................................................................................
Grants for the construction of Veterans cemeteries .................................................................................................

Departmental Administration

National Cemetery Administration(¥6,149,697)(112,582,000)(128,104,000)(956,532)(¥956,532)

2024 appropriation

Budget year appropriations ......................................................................................................................
Advance appropriations (FY 2026) ..........................................................................................................
Advances from prior year appropriations .........................................................................................................
(By transfer) ......................................................................................................................................................
(Transfer out) ....................................................................................................................................................

Item[In thousands of dollars]............................
............................
............................
............................

22,800,000

10,796,133

457,000
267,000
6,231,680
894,000
296,000
2,069,000
380,453
141,000
60,000495,000(868,000)(131,439,000)(112,582,000)(1,127,828)(¥1,127,828)

Budget estimate(307,000)............................
5,000¥5,000............................

10,860,146

457,000
267,000
6,276,693
894,000
301,000
2,069,000
380,453
150,000
65,000495,000(881,000)(131,439,000)(112,582,000)(1,127,828)(¥1,127,828)

Committee
recommendation(¥339,000)∂460,005∂5,000¥5,000(∂307,000)............................
∂5,000¥5,000¥22,800,000∂64,013∂182,785............................

............................
............................
∂45,013............................
∂5,000............................
............................
∂9,000∂5,000............................

∂15,000¥18,000¥20,000¥124,307¥440,142∂5,000∂1,107,781¥311,547¥21,000∂5,000(∂13,000)............................
............................
............................
............................

Budget estimate(∂7,030,697)(∂18,857,000)(¥15,522,000)(∂171,296)(¥171,296)

2024 appropriation

Senate Committee recommendationcompared with (∂ or ¥)COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025—Continued

110332,277,070(26,406,605)(¥2,556,974)(195,845,439)(112,582,000)(956,532)(¥956,532)(2,526)(155,351,762)(128,104,000)
307,305,393(172,531,703)(134,773,690)

Total, title II, Department of Veterans Affairs ..................................................................................................

Budget year appropriations ......................................................................................................................
Rescissions ...............................................................................................................................................

Advance Appropriations, FY26:(Mandatory) .....................................................................................................................................
(Discretionary) .................................................................................................................................
(By transfer) ......................................................................................................................................................
(Transfer out) ....................................................................................................................................................
(Limitation on direct loans) ..............................................................................................................................

Advances from prior year appropriations:(Mandatory) ..............................................................................................................................................
(Discretionary) ..........................................................................................................................................

Total, available this fiscal year ........................................................................................................................

(Mandatory) ..............................................................................................................................................
(Discretionary) ..........................................................................................................................................

158,630
158,630

Salaries and expenses ...............................................................................................................................................

Total, American Battle Monuments Commission ..............................................................................................

American Battle Monuments Commission

TITLE III—RELATED AGENCIES............................

¥2,556,974

Total, Administrative Provisions ........................................................................................................................

89,52089,520(210,412,794)(129,102,132)

339,514,926(195,845,439)(112,582,000)(245,027,506)(131,439,000)(1,127,828)(¥1,127,828)(2,064)(31,087,487)............................

407,553,993............................
............................
............................
............................
............................
............................
............................
............................
............................

............................
¥1,951,750¥30,000¥5,000¥15,000¥15,000¥80,219............................
............................

Air Ambulances discretionary (Sec 258) ....................................................................................................................
Veterans Health Administration (Sec 259) (rescission) ............................................................................................
Veterans Benefits Administration, General Operating Expenses (Sec 260) (rescission) ..........................................
General Administration (Sec 260) (rescission) ..........................................................................................................
Board of Veterans Appeals (Sec 260) (rescission) ....................................................................................................
Information Technology Systems (Sec 260) (rescission) ...........................................................................................
Major Construction (Sec 260) (rescission) ................................................................................................................
Bost Amendment (Chimp) ..........................................................................................................................................
Bost Amendment (discretionary) ................................................................................................................................

94,52094,520(210,412,794)(129,179,145)

339,591,939(195,845,439)(112,582,000)(222,227,506)(131,439,000)(1,127,828)(¥1,127,828)(2,064)(31,169,500)(¥5,000)

384,831,006............................

............................
............................
............................
............................
............................
............................
............................
............................
............................

∂5,000∂5,000¥64,110¥64,110............................
(∂77,013)∂77,013∂32,286,546(∂37,881,091)(¥5,594,545)............................
............................

(¥22,800,000)............................
............................
............................
............................
(∂40,493,677)(¥15,522,000)(∂26,382,067)(∂18,857,000)(∂171,296)(¥171,296)(¥462)(∂82,013)(¥5,000)¥22,722,987∂52,553,936(∂4,762,895)(∂2,551,974)............................

............................
............................
............................
............................
............................
............................
............................
............................
............................

∂2,556,974............................
∂1,951,750∂30,000∂5,000∂15,000∂15,000∂80,219............................
............................

111

188,480

43,0608,940
25,00077,000Total, Cemeterial Expenses, Army .....................................................................................................................

Operation and maintenance .......................................................................................................................................
Capital program .........................................................................................................................................................
Payment from General Fund ......................................................................................................................................

Subtotal, Armed Forces Retirement Home—Trust Fund ..................................................................................

471,310

Total, title III, Related Agencies .......................................................................................................................

Cost of War Toxic Exposures Fund, FY 2024 Budget Year (non-add) ......................................................................

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT, 2023 (PL 118–5)(20,268,000)

77,000Total, Armed Forces Retirement Home ..............................................................................................................

OTHER APPROPRIATIONS............................

Major Construction .....................................................................................................................................................

Armed Forces Retirement Home—Major Construction

Armed Forces Retirement Home—Trust Fund

99,88088,60047,2002024 appropriation

Salaries and expenses ...............................................................................................................................................
Construction ...............................................................................................................................................................

Cemeterial Expenses, Army

Department of Defense—Civil

Salaries and expenses ...............................................................................................................................................

US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims

Item[In thousands of dollars]............................

384,854

100,520

31,00069,52043,5201,000
25,000147,514

105,51442,00047,300

Budget estimate............................

389,854

100,520

31,00069,52043,5201,000
25,000147,514

105,51442,00047,300Committee
recommendation............................

∂5,000¥81,456(¥20,268,000)............................

............................

¥7,480............................

............................
............................
............................

∂460¥7,940............................

∂23,520............................

¥40,966∂31,000............................
............................

............................

Budget estimate∂5,634¥46,600∂100

2024 appropriation

Senate Committee recommendationcompared with (∂ or ¥)COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025—Continued

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44,723,000

Total, Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2023 (PL 118–5) ...........................................................................................

281,917
281,917351,705,297(45,552,915)(281,917)(¥2,556,974)(308,427,439)(283,455,762)(956,532)(¥956,532)(2,526)

Total, Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental ........................................................................................................

Total, Other Appropriations ...............................................................................................................................

Grand total .................................................................................................................................................................

Budget year appropriations ...............................................................................................................................
Emergency appropriations in this bill ..............................................................................................................
Rescissions ........................................................................................................................................................
Advance appropriations, FY26 ..........................................................................................................................
Advances from prior year appropriations ..................................................................................................................
(By transfer) ...............................................................................................................................................................
(Transfer out) .............................................................................................................................................................
(Limitation on direct loans) .......................................................................................................................................

Æ

281,917

Military Construction, Navy and Marine Corps (emergency) .....................................................................................

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

INDO–PACIFIC SECURITY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2024

(24,455,000)

Cost of War Toxic Exposures Fund, FY 2025 Advance Appropriation (non-add) ......................................................

(49,017,420)............................
............................
(376,466,506)(308,427,439)(1,127,828)(¥1,127,828)(2,064)425,483,926............................

............................

............................

............................

............................

(50,866,354)............................
(¥5,000)(353,666,506)(308,427,439)(1,127,828)(¥1,127,828)(2,064)

404,527,860............................

............................

............................

............................

............................

............................
¥20,956,066¥281,917∂52,822,563(∂1,848,934)............................
(¥5,000)(¥22,800,000)............................
............................
............................
............................

............................

¥281,917(∂5,313,439)(¥281,917)(∂2,551,974)(∂45,239,067)(∂24,971,677)(∂171,296)(¥171,296)(¥462)............................

............................

¥44,723,000¥281,917............................

(¥24,455,000)

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