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Veterans Health Administration,","d":1},{"k":"li","t":"the National Cemetery Administration,","d":1},{"k":"li","t":"Departmental Administration, and","d":1},{"k":"li","t":"the Cost of War Toxic Exposures Fund.","d":1},{"k":"p","t":"The bill provides appropriations for related agencies and programs, including"},{"k":"li","t":"the American Battle Monuments Commission,","d":1},{"k":"li","t":"the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims,","d":1},{"k":"li","t":"Cemeterial Expenses of the Army, and","d":1},{"k":"li","t":"the Armed Forces Retirement Home.","d":1},{"k":"p","t":"The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts."}],"words":209},"summary":{"main_subject":{"text":"Provides appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military construction and family housing, Department of Veterans Affairs benefits, health care and facilities, and related agencies.","cites":[{"label":"Title 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the closure or realignment of the United States Naval Station, Guantánamo Bay, Cuba."},{"cite":{"label":"Sec. 407","href":"https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8469/text/eh#HA330613856BE499ABA88A15048EE68BA"},"heading":"","effect":"Sets a process for agencies receiving funds in this Act to post congressionally required reports on their public websites when the agency head finds it serves the national interest, after the reports have been available to committees for at least 45 days. 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H.R. 8469, 119th Congress: Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes. House: 400 Yea, 15 Nay. Senate: not yet considered. Outcome: Passed House, 15 May 2026."}}