Ken Calvert: New VA Bill 'Keeps Our Promises To The Veterans And To Our Troops'

In House floor remarks on Wednesday, Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) spoke about the FY 2026 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill.

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00:00The gentleman is recognized.

00:02I thank the gentleman from Texas.

00:04Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the Fiscal Year 2026 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriation Bill.

00:12It is fitting that the appropriations bill to come to the House floor this year is one that fulfills our highest priorities,

00:19honoring our commitments to those who have served and are currently serving in the United States military.

00:24This bill delivers on our promises by fully funding veterans' health care programs and fully funding veterans' benefits and VA programs.

00:32This bill addresses critical infrastructure needs for our men and women in uniform.

00:38To address deficiencies in the military barracks identified by GAO and others, the bill includes a $75 million increase.

00:46There's also a $75 million increase for child development centers on military bases to improve the quality of life of many military families.

00:55In closing, I want to thank my colleague, Judge Carter, for crafting a bill that keeps our promises to the veterans and to our troops.

01:03I urge all my colleagues to support this important bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.