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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today voted with House Republicans to pass the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs (VA), and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2026, fully funding key military construction projects and veteran programs and resources.

“House Republicans remain committed to caring for those who have served and fulfilling President Trump’s America First mission for the military and veteran community. This important piece of legislation will appropriate $452.64 billion to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to fully fund veteran benefits and VA programs, with a special emphasis on health care and combating homelessness.

“I am proud of Georgia’s First Congressional District’s large population of active-duty military and veterans, and I will continue to support common-sense legislation that honors our heroes,” said Rep. Carter.

Among other provisions, the Military Construction, VA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2026 includes:

• $131.4 billion to fully fund veterans’ medical care.
• $52.67 billion for the Toxic Exposures Fund (TEF).
• $18 billion for military construction and family housing.
• Funding to establish Bridging Rental Assistance for Veteran Empowerment (BRAVE) program.
• Funding for mental health programs and other services that veterans depend on.

Read the full bill text here.

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