Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Floor Speech

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Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chair, I thank the gentleman from Texas for yielding me time.

Mr. Chair, I rise in support of the fiscal year 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. It is fitting that the appropriations bill to come to the House floor this year is one that fulfills our highest priorities, honoring our commitments to those who have served and are currently serving in the United States military.

This bill delivers on our promises by fully funding veterans' healthcare programs and fully funding veterans' benefits and VA programs.

This bill addresses critical infrastructure needs for our men and women in uniform. To address deficiencies in military barracks identified by GAO and others, the bill includes a $75 million increase. There is also a $75 million increase for child development centers on military bases to improve the quality of life of many military families.

In closing, I thank my colleague Judge Carter for crafting a bill that keeps our promises to the veterans and our troops.

Mr. Chair, I urge all of my colleagues to support this important bill.

Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Escobar), a new member of the Appropriations Committee.

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