S. 2393 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-97
Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act
2 sections in the law, all of them in the bill as introduced.
Signed June 9, 2026 · Introduced July 23, 2025 in the Senate
Sponsor: Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) · 1 cosponsor (1 D)
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Official title
To authorize a major medical facility project for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2026 in St. Louis, Missouri, and for other purposes.
Official summary (Congressional Research Service) · as public law
This act authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to carry out a major medical facility project in St. Louis, Missouri, during FY2026.
The act specifies the maximum amount that may be spent on the project and details that the project consists of the construction of a new bed tower, clinical building expansion, consolidated administrative building and warehouse, utility plant, and parking garages.
How it became law
- IntroducedJul 23
- CommitteeJul 30
- HouseMay 20
- SenateDec 17
- SignedJun 9
As introduced: To authorize a major medical facility project for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2026 in St. Louis, Missouri, and for other purposes.
Key steps, cosponsors and text changes (13)
Sponsor
Original cosponsors
SenateIntroduced in Senate
- Text: Introduced in Senate
2 sections
SenateCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Text: Reported to Senate
2 sections, no changes
SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8873-8874; text: CR S8873-8874)
- Text: Engrossed in Senate
2 sections, no changes
HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 5 (Roll no. 180).
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
2 sections, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-97.
Signed by President.
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Sponsor
Original cosponsors
SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
SenateIntroduced in Senate
- Text: Introduced in Senate
2 sections
SenateCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 278.
SenateCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran without amendment. Without written report.
- Text: Reported to Senate
2 sections, no changes
SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8873-8874; text: CR S8873-8874)
- Text: Engrossed in Senate
2 sections, no changes
HouseReceived in the House.
HouseAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2393.
HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3575-3576; text: CR H3575)
HouseMr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 5 (Roll no. 180).
HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3646-3647)
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
2 sections, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-97.
Signed by President.
Source: GovInfo bill status and text versions. 1 cosponsors.
Every section
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- Sec. 1Short title
- Sec. 2Authorization of major medical facility project of Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2026 in St. Louis, Missouri
Sponsor and cosponsors
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Sponsor: Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS)
- Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)
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Sources: bill text and status, GovInfo (Enrolled Bill) · Official summary, Congressional Research Service · Congress.gov, as of November 1, 2026. US government works are in the public domain · This bill on Congress.gov (opens in new tab)