House Passes First Fiscal Year 2027 Funding Bill, Increasing Resources for Veteran Care and Critical Military Infrastructure

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 15, 2026…Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today voted in support of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act that was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. This bill allocates $157 billion in discretionary funding-nearly $4 billion over the FY 2026 enacted level.

Congressman Womack said, "House Appropriators have made it a top priority to restore regular order to the annual government funding process, and today's House passage of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill brings us closer to achieving that objective. Moreover, this bill fully funds support systems for our veterans while also strengthening the infrastructure our servicemembers rely on to protect our nation. It is my hope that we can continue this momentum and pass full-year funding bills on time for Fiscal Year 2027, fulfilling our responsibility to the American people."

Bill highlights:

Supports our veterans by:

• Fully funding veterans' health care programs.
• Fully funding veterans' benefits.
• Maintaining funding for research, mental health programs, and other programs relied upon by veterans.
• Investing over $2 billion in capital improvements for VA Medical Facilities and four national cemeteries.

Bolsters U.S. national security by:

• Providing robust funding for military construction, enabling continued investment in the Indo-Pacific region and infrastructure necessary to support United States advanced weapons systems.
• Increasing funding for the design of barracks and child development centers, enhancing quality of life of servicemembers and their families.

Congressman Womack's speech in support of the bill can be viewed HERE.

A summary of the bill is available HERE.

The bill text is available HERE.

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) has represented Arkansas's Third Congressional District since 2011. He is a member of the House Appropriations Committee.

womack.house.gov

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