Rollout Map
Sign Up
H.R. 3944 House Economics and Public Finance

Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Introduced
Jun 12, 2025
Sponsor
Rep. Carter, John R. (R-TX-31)
View on Congress.gov

PASSED BOTH CHAMBERS

Currently in the House. Last action: message on house action received in senate and at desk: house requests a conference on Sep 18, 2025.

  1. House The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-161, by Mr. Carter (TX). Jun 12, 2025
  2. House Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 128. Jun 12, 2025
  3. House Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 530 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3944, H.R. 275, H.R. 875 and H. Res. 516. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3944 under a structured rule and H.R. 275, H.R. 875, and H.Res. 516 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3944, H.R. 275, and H.R. 875. Jun 23, 2025
  4. House Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 530. (consideration: CR H2937; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2941-2951) Jun 25, 2025
  5. House Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3944, H.R. 275, H.R. 875 and H. Res. 516. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3944 under a structured rule and H.R. 275, H.R. 875, and H.Res. 516 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3944, H.R. 275, and H.R. 875. Jun 25, 2025
  6. House House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 530 and Rule XVIII. Jun 25, 2025
  7. House The Speaker designated the Honorable Barry Loudermilk to act as Chairman of the Committee. Jun 25, 2025
  8. House GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3944. Jun 25, 2025
  9. House DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 530, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Carter (TX) amendment en bloc No. 1. Jun 25, 2025
  10. House DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 530, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Carter (TX) amendment en bloc No. 2. Jun 25, 2025
  11. House POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Carter (TX) amendment en bloc No. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Wasserman Schultz demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed proceedings until a time to be announced. Jun 25, 2025
  12. House DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 530, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Correa amendment No. 8. Jun 25, 2025
  13. House DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 530, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Joyce (OH) amendment No. 21. Jun 25, 2025
  14. House Mr. Carter (TX) moved that the committee rise. Jun 25, 2025
  15. House On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote. Jun 25, 2025
  16. House Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3944 as unfinished business. Jun 25, 2025
  17. House Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2957) Jun 25, 2025
  18. House The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. Jun 25, 2025
  19. House The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3944. Jun 25, 2025
  20. House The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. Jun 25, 2025
  21. House The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Jun 25, 2025
  22. House Ms. Kaptur moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (CR H2958) Jun 25, 2025
  23. House The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX. Jun 25, 2025
  24. House On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 216 (Roll no. 181). Jun 25, 2025
  25. House Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 206 (Roll no. 182). Jun 25, 2025
  26. House On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 206 (Roll no. 182). Jun 25, 2025
  27. House Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Jun 25, 2025
  28. House
    On Motion to Recommit Jun 25, 2025
    Defeated Yea 208 Nay 216 Roll Call
  29. House
    On Passage Jun 25, 2025
    Agreed Yea 218 Nay 206 Roll Call
  30. Senate Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. Jun 30, 2025
  31. Senate Committee on Appropriations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. Jul 17, 2025
  32. House Committee on Appropriations. Reported by Senator Boozman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-43. Jul 17, 2025
  33. Senate Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 121. Jul 17, 2025
  34. Senate Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4449) Jul 17, 2025
  35. Senate Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4449) Jul 17, 2025
  36. Senate Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4515) Jul 22, 2025
  37. Senate Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 91 - 7. Record Vote Number: 423. (CR S4520) Jul 22, 2025
  38. Senate
    On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 3944 Jul 22, 2025
    Agreed Yea 91 Nay 7 Roll Call
  39. Senate Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4577) Jul 23, 2025
  40. Senate Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 8. Record Vote Number: 428. Jul 23, 2025
  41. Senate Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4588; text: CR S4588-4598) Jul 23, 2025
  42. Senate
    On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 3944 Jul 23, 2025
    Agreed Yea 90 Nay 8 Roll Call
  43. Senate Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S5189-5200) Aug 1, 2025
  44. Senate The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. Aug 1, 2025
  45. House Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate under the order of 8/1/2025, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 87 - 9. Record Vote Number: 480. Aug 1, 2025
  46. Senate Passed Senate under the order of 8/1/2025, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 87 - 9. Record Vote Number: 480. Aug 1, 2025
  47. Senate
    On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3944 Aug 1, 2025
    Agreed Yea 87 Nay 9 Roll Call
  48. Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Aug 8, 2025
  49. House Mr. Cole moved to take from the Speaker's table the bill H.R. 3944, with the Senate amendment thereto, disagree to the Senate amendment and request a conference. Sep 10, 2025
  50. House Mr. Cole moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference. Sep 10, 2025
  51. House Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference Agreed to by voice vote. Sep 10, 2025
  52. House On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference Agreed to by voice vote. Sep 10, 2025
  53. House Ms. DeLauro moved that the House instruct conferees. Sep 10, 2025
  54. House DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the DeLauro motion to instruct conferees. Sep 10, 2025
  55. House The previous question was ordered without objection. Sep 10, 2025
  56. House POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the DeLauro motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 3944, the Chair put the question on motion to instruct conferees and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. Sep 10, 2025
  57. House Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 213 (Roll no. 263). (consideration: CR H4249-4250: 2) Sep 11, 2025
  58. House On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 213 (Roll no. 263). (consideration: CR H4249) Sep 11, 2025
  59. House Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Sep 11, 2025
  60. House The Speaker appointed conferees: Cole, Aderholt, Carter of Texas, Harris of Maryland, Valadao, Newhouse, Moolenaar, Rutherford, Cline, Hinson, Letlow, Guest, Zinke, Bice, Scott Franklin of Florida, LaLota, Strong, Maloy, Moore of West Virginia, DeLauro, Hoyer, Kaptur, Bishop, Wasserman Schultz, Cuellar, Pingree, Quigley, Espaillat, Underwood, Levin, Escobar, and Perez. Sep 11, 2025
  61. House
    On Motion to Instruct Conferees Sep 11, 2025
    Defeated Yea 211 Nay 213 Roll Call
  62. Senate Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference. Sep 18, 2025

Subjects

AbortionAlaskaAlaska Natives and HawaiiansAlliancesAlternative and renewable resourcesAmerican Battle Monuments CommissionAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsAppropriationsArmed Forces Retirement HomeBuilding constructionCancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthCaribbean areaCemeteries and funeralsClimate change and greenhouse gasesCollective securityComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightCongressional-executive branch relations

Committees

  • Appropriations Committee
    • [Reported By, Jul 17, 2025]
    • [Markup By, Jul 17, 2025]
    • [Referred To, Jun 30, 2025]
  • Appropriations Committee
    • [Unknown, Jun 25, 2025]
    • [Unknown, Jun 25, 2025]
    • [Reported Original Measure, Jun 12, 2025]

Summary

Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to military construction, veterans, agriculture, and the legislative branch.Specifically, the bill includes 3 of the 12 regular FY2026 appropriations bills:the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026;the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; andthe Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026.The departments, agencies, and activities funded in the bill includeDepartment of Defense military construction and family housing activities,the Department of Veterans Affairs,the Department of Agriculture,the Food and Drug Administration,the Senate,various agencies that support Congress, andseveral related and independent agencies.(Pursuant to the longstanding practice of each chamber of Congress determining its own requirements, funds for the House of Representatives are not included in the Senate bill.)The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

[Summary as of: Passed Senate]

Bill Text

Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML

Related Bills

Comments · 0

Loading comments...