What does Preamble of Faster Department of Veterans Affairs Construction Act of 2026 do?

This bill would require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to use commercial codes and standards in the construction or alteration of Department of Veterans Affairs facilities. The Secretary may use commercial codes and standards instead of or in addition to Federal codes and standards.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Faster Department of Veterans Affairs Construction Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Faster Department of Veterans Affairs Construction Act of 2026.

What does DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS USE OF COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION of Faster Department of Veterans Affairs Construction Act of 2026 do?

This section allows the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to use commercial codes and standards instead of or in addition to Federal codes and standards for construction or alteration of VA facilities. The use of commercial codes and standards is permitted where they do not conflict with statutory and regulatory requirements. The Secretary is required to undertake at least three pilot projects each fiscal year from 2027 through 2031, utilizing commercial codes and standards for various construction and lease projects. The Secretary must submit reports to the Senate and House Committees on Veterans’ Affairs detailing the use of this authority and the progress of the pilot projects annually. “Commercial codes and standards” are defined as those from organizations like the National Fire Protection Association and the International Code Council, among others. “Federal codes and standards” include those specific to Federal agencies or the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Faster Department of Veterans Affairs Construction Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/16/2026 · Introduced: 4/16/2026

Author: Jim Banks (R-IN)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill allows the Department of Veterans Affairs to utilize commercial construction codes and standards for facility construction and alteration projects, alongside or instead of existing federal standards.
The Department of Veterans Affairs must conduct at least three annual pilot projects from 2027 to 2031 using commercial codes and standards.
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must annually report to Congress on the implementation of this authority and the progress of the pilot projects.

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