Rep. Ken Calvert on FY2026 VA and Military Construction Appropriations Bill

Support for Veterans and Troops

• 🇺🇸 Representative Ken Calvert rises in support of the fiscal year 2026 military construction and veterans affairs appropriation bill.
• 🤝 The bill is presented as fulfilling the highest priorities by honoring commitments to those who have served and are currently serving in the United States military.

Funding for Veterans Programs

• 🏥 This bill ensures full funding for veterans health care programs.
• 💰 It also provides full funding for veterans benefits and VA programs.

Military Infrastructure and Family Support

• barracks critical infrastructure needs for service members.
• 📈 An increase of $75 million is allocated to address deficiencies in military barracks, as identified by the GAO.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 An additional $75 million increase is designated for child development centers on military bases to enhance the quality of life for military families.

Call to Action

• ✅ Representative Calvert thanks Judge Carter for crafting a bill that keeps promises to veterans and troops.
• 🙏 He urges all colleagues to support this important legislation.