What does Preamble of HR 3944 do?

This bill is formally titled "An Act making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes."

What does REFERENCES TO ACT. of HR 3944 do?

This section clarifies how references to 'this Act' within the Act itself should be interpreted. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, references to 'this Act' are to be understood as referring only to the specific division of the Act in which the reference appears.

What does REFERENCES TO REPORT. of HR 3944 do?

This section establishes how references to reports accompanying the Act should be treated. For Division A, references to a report accompanying the Act are treated as references to Senate Report 119-43. For Division B, references to a report accompanying the Act are treated as references to Senate Report 119-37. For Division C, references to a report accompanying the Act are treated as references to Senate Report 119-38. The effect of these reports is limited to the respective division and applies to determining fund allocation and implementation. The Act appropriates funds for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. Specific amounts are allocated for various military construction categories, including Army, Navy and Marine Corps, Air Force, Defense-Wide, Army National Guard, and NATO Security Investment Program. Certain amounts are designated for projects and activities specified in tables within the accompanying reports.

What does None of the funds made available in this title may be of HR 3944 do?

This section restricts the use of funds available in the title. Funds cannot be used to begin construction of new bases in the United States. Construction of new bases is only permitted if specific appropriations have been made.

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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026 — HR. 3944

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 3944 do?

This bill is formally titled the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026.

Q: What does None of the funds made available in this title shall be of HR 3944 do?

This section restricts the expenditure of funds for cost-plus-a-fixed-fee construction contracts. The restriction applies to contracts exceeding $25,000 in cost estimates. Construction must be performed within the United States, excluding Alaska. Expenditures require specific written approval from the Secretary of Defense. The Secretary of Defense must provide reasons for the approval.

Q: What does Funds made available in this title for construction of HR 3944 do?

Funds allocated in this title for construction can be used to hire passenger motor vehicles.

Q: What does Funds made available in this title for construction may of HR 3944 do?

Funds available in this title can be used for advances to the Federal Highway Administration. These advances are for the construction of access roads. Construction projects must be authorized by section 210 of title 23, United States Code. The Secretary of Defense must certify that projects are important to the national defense.

Q: What does None of the funds made available in this title shall be of HR 3944 do?

This section restricts the use of funds for land or land easement purchases. Purchases are limited to a maximum of 100 percent of the value as determined by the Army Corps of Engineers or the Naval Facilities Engineering Command. Exceptions to this limitation exist for purchases determined by a Federal court, purchases negotiated by the Attorney General, purchases with an estimated value under $25,000, and purchases deemed in the public interest by the Secretary of Defense.

Q: What does None of the funds made available in this title shall be of HR 3944 do?

This section restricts the use of funds made available in the title. Funds cannot be used to acquire land. Funds cannot be used for site preparation. Funds cannot be used to install utilities for family housing, with an exception. An exception exists for family housing where funds have been previously appropriated for military construction in annual Acts.

Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026

Last updated: 9/18/2025 · Introduced: 6/12/2025

Author: John Carter (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill appropriates funds for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
Specific allocations are made for various military construction categories, including Army, Navy, Air Force, and NATO Security Investment Program.
Restrictions are placed on the use of funds for cost-plus-a-fixed-fee construction contracts exceeding $25,000, requiring written approval from the Secretary of Defense.
Funds cannot be used to initiate new military bases in the U.S. or acquire land without specific appropriations.
The Secretary of Defense must notify Congress of proposed military exercises with anticipated expenses exceeding $100,000.
The bill provides substantial funding for veterans' benefits, including compensation, pensions, and rehabilitation programs.
Restrictions are imposed on the use of funds for various purposes, including contractor performance fees and the closure of VA facilities.

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DIVISION A

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DIVISION B

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DIVISION C

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