Alford Applauds Over $27.7 Million in Federal Investments for Missouri VA Medical Facilities

Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) today announced more than $27.7 million in federal funding for key infrastructure improvements, safety upgrades, and facility modernization projects at Missouri Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities serving Fourth District veterans.

These investments were funded through the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, where Congressman Alford serves as Vice Chair.

"Our nation owes an immeasurable debt of gratitude to the men and women who served in uniform," said Congressman Mark Alford. "As Vice Chair of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee, ensuring our veterans receive top-tier care in modern, safe, and fully equipped facilities remains one of my highest priorities. These investments in Columbia and Kansas City will directly improve healthcare services, facility safety, and patient experiences for thousands of veterans across Missouri and the Fourth District."

Background:

Below is a breakdown of the funded projects across Missouri VA facilities:

Kansas City VA: $15,623,365.35

• $1,300,000.00 - Boiler Plant Safety Device Repairs and Replacements | Kansas City, MO
• $345,626.00 - Correct Miscellaneous Electrical Deficiencies | Kansas City, MO
• $275,000.00 - Emergency Repair of Steam Condensate Line | Kansas City, MO
• $5,437,692.00 - FCA - Correct Deficiencies from Physical Security Study Report | Kansas City, MO
• $947,810.00 - Modernize Elevators - Kansas City, MO | Kansas City, MO
• $165,473.00 - Prepare Site for High-Cost Medical Equipment - RF/Cath | Kansas City, MO
• $6,681,370.00 - Renovate Building 26 for Pharmacy, Phlebotomy, and Police | Kansas City, MO
• $470,394.35 - Upgrade Pharmacy and Pharmacy Compounding Suite HVAC | Kansas City, MO

Harry S. Truman VA in Columbia: $12,080,410.76

• $487,630.26 - Correct Structural Deficiencies | Columbia, MO (Harry S. Truman)
• $4,074,534.00 - Install Dedicated Pharmacy Air Handler | Columbia, MO (Harry S. Truman)
• $4,370,000.00 - Modernize Elevators - Columbia, MO | Columbia, MO (Harry S. Truman)
• $442,865.00 - Perform Mechanical System Repairs | Columbia, MO (Harry S. Truman)
• $486,203.00 - Prep Site for Interventional Radiology Equipment Replacement | Columbia, MO (Harry S. Truman)
• $497,781.00 - Prepare Site for Cath Lab 1 New Equipment | Columbia, MO (Harry S. Truman)
• $5,000.00 - Renovate Behavioral Health Clinic Phase 2 | Columbia, MO (Harry S. Truman)
• $1,162,574.80 - Renovate Behavioral Health Phase 3 | Columbia, MO (Harry S. Truman)
• $235,266.70 - Repair Parking Structure Deficiencies | Columbia, MO (Harry S. Truman)
• $318,556.00 - Replace Flooring in Emergency Department | Columbia, MO (Harry S. Truman)

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