Fiscal Year 2023 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act
Jul 18, 2023
Statute: 137 Stat. 53
Became law: Jul 18, 2023
Jul 18, 2023
Statute: 137 Stat. 53
Became law: Jul 18, 2023
Summary
Approves over $3.7 billion to build and improve several major medical centers for veterans across the country during fiscal year 2023.
What problem does this solve?
Veterans need modern and safe hospitals, but the Department of Veterans Affairs requires specific approval from Congress to fund large construction projects. This law gives that approval and authorizes the money needed for specific new clinics, renovations, and safety upgrades.
What does this law do?
Authorizes over $3.7 billion for VA construction
Approves a total of $3,716,000,000 for the Construction, Major Projects account to fund all the specified medical facility projects.
Funds new medical facility in Louisville, Kentucky
Allows for the construction of a new medical facility with a budget not to exceed $1,013,000,000.
Funds new health care center in El Paso, Texas
Permits the construction of a new health care center for an amount up to $700,000,000.
Funds projects in Portland, Oregon
Authorizes seismic retrofitting, renovations, a new specialty care facility, and parking expansion with a budget up to $523,000,000.
Funds projects in Canandaigua, New York
Allows for the construction of a community living center and renovation of other facilities for an amount not to exceed $506,400,000.
Funds realignment of Livermore, California campus
Approves the realignment and closure of the Livermore campus with a budget up to $490,000,000.
Funds clinic and cemetery in Alameda, California
Authorizes the construction of a community-based outpatient clinic and a national cemetery for an amount up to $395,000,000.
Funds upgrades in Fort Harrison, Montana
Allows for seismic upgrades and specialty care improvements with a budget not to exceed $88,600,000.
Who does this affect?
- U.S. Veterans
- Department of Veterans Affairs employees
What is the real world impact?
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Improves veteran healthcare access
Provides funding to build new medical centers and upgrade existing ones, ensuring veterans have access to modern and safe healthcare facilities in their communities.
When does this start?
Allows projects to be carried out during fiscal year 2023, with funds authorized for that year or whenever they are officially provided.