"Supporting our Nation's Veterans and servicemembers is one of the most sacred duties for a Member of Congress. This appropriations bill fully funds the VA and helps us keep our promises to those who have sacrificed so much in service to our Nation. I'm proud of the priorities we have been able to accomplish for our Veterans and military including funding for those suffering from toxic exposures, fully funding VA health care, and supporting a strong national security presence."
In addition, this legislation includes:
$17.474 billion for Department of Defense military construction and family housing, ($799.1 million above the FY24 Budget Request.)
$1.425 billion for infrastructure related to the Pacific Deterrence Initiative and $131 million for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.
$480.8 million for U.S. Special Operations Command.
$362.3 million for 9 barracks projects and an additional $195 million for planning and design.
$293.8 million for 7 child development center projects and an additional $75 million for planning and design.
$80 million above the Budget Request across the active and reserve components to address important small-scale infrastructure deficiencies.
$299.496 billion for the Department of Veterans Affairs, which when combined with amounts provided in the Fiscal Responsibility Act is equal to the FY24 Budget Request and $16.481 billion above the FY23 enacted level.
Full-year funding level of $138.127 billion for Veterans’ medical care, matching the FY24 Budget Request.
Full funding for Veterans’ health care and toxic exposure-related needs for FY24.
$88.6 million to complete the southern expansion of the Arlington National Cemetery.
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