House Committee Passes Cuts to Military and Veterans Affairs Construction Accounts

The House Appropriations Committee yesterday passed a funding bill that would cut military construction and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) construction accounts. Military construction received $2.6 billion less than in the current fiscal year, largely due to already-planned reductions and pauses in construction. Meanwhile, the VA’s major projects construction account sees a $57 million decrease in FY2013 when compared to FY2012. However, on a more positive note, the bill increases the VA’s minor projects construction account by $125 million next fiscal year. The House measure is now ready to move to the floor, whereas the Senate Appropriations Committee has not approved its version of the bill to date. AGC continues to press for investment in America’s military structures and veteran’s facilities to ensure the continued safety and health of our nation’s heroes. For more information, please contact Jimmy Christianson at 703-837-5325 or christiansonj@agc.org.