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US S3024

US S3024
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019


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Introduced
06/07/2018
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 Provides FY2019 appropriations for Military Construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and related agencies. Provides appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for Military Construction for: the Army; the Navy and Marine Corps; the Air Force; Defense-wide agencies and activities; the Army and Air National Guard; and the Army, Navy, and Air Force Reserves. Provides appropriations to DOD for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program. Provides appropriations for the Department of Defense Base Closure Account. Provides appropriations to DOD for Construction and Operation and Maintenance of Family Housing for the Army, the Navy and Marine Corps, the Air Force, and Defense-wide agencies and activities. Provides appropriations to DOD for the Family Housing Improvement Fund and the Military Unaccompanied Housing Improvement Fund. Provides appropriations to the VA for: the Veterans Benefits Administration, the Veterans Health Administration, the National Cemetery Administration, and Departmental Administration. Provides appropriations for related agencies and programs, including: the American Battle Monuments Commission, the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, Cemeterial Expenses of the Army, and the Armed Forces Retirement Home. Provide appropriations to DOD for Overseas Contingency Operations Military Construction projects of: the Army, the Navy and Marine Corps, the Air Force, and Defense-wide agencies and activities. Sets forth permissible and prohibited uses for funds provided by this and other appropriations Acts.

AI Summary

This bill provides Fiscal Year 2019 appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies. Key provisions include: - Appropriating funding for military construction projects for the Army, Navy/Marine Corps, Air Force, and Defense-wide agencies, as well as the NATO Security Investment Program, family housing construction and operations, and the Base Closure Account. - Providing funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs, including the Veterans Benefits Administration, Veterans Health Administration, National Cemetery Administration, and Departmental Administration. - Setting guidelines for the use of these funds, such as restrictions on certain types of contracts, land purchases, and facility construction. - Allowing for the transfer of funds between certain VA accounts and the ability to reimburse some internal VA offices. - Providing additional appropriations for VA infrastructure improvements, including for non-recurring maintenance, minor construction, and major construction projects. The bill also includes overseas contingency operations funding for military construction projects outside the United States, as well as various general provisions related to the use of the appropriated funds.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 446. (on 06/07/2018)

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