The Senate has passed H.R. 3944 - Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026. This bill was introduced by Representative John R. Carter.
The vote was 87-9.
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Here is a short summary of a July 17, 2025 version of the bill.
H.R. 3944 - Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 Summary
The bill focuses on funding for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and associated agencies for the fiscal year 2026. It ensures that these funds remain accessible until September 30, 2030, to support various military and veteran services.
Funding Allocations
Key allocations in the bill include:
- $970 million for a rental assistance program aimed at supporting homeless veterans.
- $943 million designated for medical and prosthetic research.
- $497 million for expenses related to the National Cemetery Administration.
- Provisions for funding various other VA operations, including IT systems and construction projects.
In addition, there are funds earmarked for:
- $274.23 million for Air Force construction projects.
- $369.77 million for Air Force family housing.
- $53.37 million for Defense-wide family housing operations.
- Housing improvement initiatives to support military families.
Accountability and Compliance
To ensure accountability, the bill mandates that each Inspector General must:
- Monitor compliance with disclosure laws.
- Report any compliance failures to Congress within five days.
- Provide timely access to relevant records.
Moreover, it stipulates that funds cannot be used in any manner that obstructs veteran care or participation in state-approved medicinal marijuana programs, including prohibiting veterans from receiving services or limiting healthcare providers' engagement with those programs.
Financial Management
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is authorized to reimburse various accounts using surplus earnings from insurance programs, but only for actual administrative costs. This mechanism is designed to support diverse administrative expenses and veteran services while ensuring careful financial oversight and compliance with the established reporting requirements.
Animal Research Protocols
The bill outlines specific protocols that govern research involving animals, ensuring that such research is conducted responsibly and ethically, particularly in how it relates to veterans’ health and services.
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Representative John R. Carter Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative John R. Carter:
- H.R.3944: Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
- H.R.2360: To permanently extend the exemption from the engine compartment portion of the pre-trip vehicle inspection skills testing requirement for school bus drivers, and for other purposes.
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Representative John R. Carter Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Representative John R. Carter is worth $3.5M, as of August 2nd, 2025. This is the 179th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Carter has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Representative John R. Carter's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Carter.
