Bill > S1835

This bill expands and extends a pilot program that allows the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to accept donated facilities and improvements. The original pilot program, established in 2016, is now being modified to broaden its scope. Specifically, the bill allows the VA to accept not just property donations, but also minor construction or nonrecurring maintenance project donations. The changes provide more flexibility in how the VA can receive and utilize donated resources. The bill updates various technical references throughout the existing law to reflect these expanded capabilities, such as modifying language around design, alteration, maintenance, and donation processes. Critically, the bill extends the pilot program's authorization from December 16, 2026, to December 16, 2031, giving the VA an additional five years to continue implementing and benefiting from this donation program. The expanded program aims to help the VA improve its facilities and infrastructure through community-supported donations, potentially reducing government expenditures and allowing more efficient facility upgrades.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1835/all-info