S. 2393: Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act
This bill, titled the Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act, aims to approve a significant construction project for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in St. Louis, Missouri, for the fiscal year 2026. Here are the key points regarding what the bill would do:
Authorization of Construction Project
The bill authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to undertake a major medical facility project, which includes:
- Construction of a new bed tower
- Expansion of clinical buildings
- Creation of a consolidated administrative building and warehouse
- Development of a utility plant
- Construction of parking garages
The overall budget for this project is projected not to exceed $1,762,668,000.
Funding Authorization
The bill also authorizes the appropriation of the necessary funds for the project. Specifically, it allows for $1,762,668,000 to be allocated from the Construction, Major Projects account to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the fiscal year 2026 or the year in which the funds are appropriated.
Purpose and Implications
The primary goal of this legislation is to improve the facilities available to veterans by expanding and modernizing medical services in the St. Louis area. This could potentially enhance access to healthcare, improve the quality of services provided, and support the well-being of veterans who rely on VA services.
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Sponsors
2 bill sponsors
Actions
18 actions
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| May. 20, 2026 | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3646-3647) |
| May. 20, 2026 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| May. 20, 2026 | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 5 (Roll no. 180). |
| May. 20, 2026 | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 5 (Roll no. 180). |
| May. 19, 2026 | At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. |
| May. 19, 2026 | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3575-3576; text: CR H3575) |
| May. 19, 2026 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2393. |
| May. 19, 2026 | Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| Dec. 18, 2025 | Held at the desk. |
| Dec. 18, 2025 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| Dec. 18, 2025 | Received in the House. |
| Dec. 17, 2025 | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. |
| Dec. 17, 2025 | Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8873-8874; text: CR S8873-8874) |
| Dec. 02, 2025 | Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran without amendment. Without written report. |
| Dec. 02, 2025 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 278. |
| Jul. 30, 2025 | Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| Jul. 23, 2025 | Introduced in Senate |
| Jul. 23, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
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