H.R. 8580 · 118th Congress

Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

Introduced on May 28, 2024 by John R. Carter (R-TX-31). Latest action (Sep 12, 2024): Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 506.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
May 28, 2024
Cosponsors
0
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Abortion
  • Alaska
  • Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
  • Alliances
  • Alternative and renewable resources
  • American Battle Monuments Commission
  • Animal protection and human-animal relationships
  • Appropriations
  • Armed Forces Retirement Home
  • Building construction
  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Caribbean area
  • Cemeteries and funerals
  • Climate change and greenhouse gases
  • Collective security
  • Computers and information technology
  • Congressional oversight
  • Congressional-executive branch relations
  • Correctional facilities and imprisonment
  • Cuba
  • Defense spending
  • Department of Defense
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Disability and paralysis
  • District of Columbia
  • Emergency communications systems
  • Environmental health
  • Europe
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Family planning and birth control
  • Federal appellate courts
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Government trust funds
  • Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Health facilities and institutions
  • Health information and medical records
  • Health personnel
  • Health technology, devices, supplies
  • Immunology and vaccination
  • Indian social and development programs
  • Infrastructure development
  • Internet, web applications, social media
  • Life, casualty, property insurance
  • Medical research
  • Mental health
  • Military education and training
  • Military facilities and property
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • Military procurement, research, weapons development
  • Mississippi
  • Motor vehicles
  • National Guard and reserves
  • Prescription drugs
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • Racial and ethnic relations
  • Religion
  • Research administration and funding
  • Residential rehabilitation and home repair
  • Roads and highways
  • Sex and reproductive health
  • Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
  • Specialized courts
  • State and local government operations
  • Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
  • Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
  • Veterans' medical care
  • Veterans' organizations and recognition
  • Veterans' pensions and compensation
  • Virginia
  • Women's health

Summary

The Congressional Research Service has not summarized this measure yet.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

John R. CarterR-TX-31Sponsor

No cosponsors.

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Jun 4, 2024· House· Amendments· Agreed to 207–195
  2. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Jun 4, 2024· House· Amendments· Agreed to 211–193
  3. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Jun 4, 2024· House· Amendments· Failed 46–354
  4. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Jun 4, 2024· House· Amendments· Agreed to 290–116
  5. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Jun 4, 2024· House· Amendments· Agreed to 206–200
  6. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Jun 5, 2024· House· Amendments· Agreed to 333–70
  7. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Jun 5, 2024· House· Amendments· Agreed to 392–11
  8. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Jun 5, 2024· House· Amendments· Agreed to 237–169
  9. On Motion to Recommit
    Jun 5, 2024· House· Procedural· Failed 199–207
  10. On Passage
    Jun 5, 2024· House· Passage· Passed 209–197

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. May 28, 2024Introduced in House
  2. May 28, 2024Introduced in House
  3. May 28, 2024The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 118-528, by Mr. Carter (TX).
  4. May 28, 2024 · HouseThe House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 118-528, by Mr. Carter (TX).
  5. May 28, 2024 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 439.
  6. Jun 3, 2024 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1269 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8580 and H.R. 8282. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8580 under a structured rule and H.R. 8282 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
  7. Jun 4, 2024 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1269. (consideration: CR H3601-3637; text: CR H3605-3615)
  8. Jun 4, 2024 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 8580 and H.R. 8282. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8580 under a structured rule and H.R. 8282 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
  9. Jun 4, 2024 · HouseHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1269 and Rule XVIII.
  10. Jun 4, 2024 · HouseThe Speaker designated the Honorable John W. Rose to act as Chairman of the Committee.
  11. Jun 4, 2024 · HouseGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8580.
  12. Jun 4, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Carter (TX) amendment en bloc.
  13. Jun 4, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bergman amendment No. 1.
  14. Jun 4, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bergman amendment No. 2.
  15. Jun 4, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bost amendment No. 8.
  16. Jun 4, 2024 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bost amendment No. 8, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Wasserman Schultz demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  17. Jun 4, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Burchett amendment No. 9.
  18. Jun 4, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crane amendment No. 10.
  19. Jun 4, 2024 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Crane amendment No. 10, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Wasserman Schultz demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  20. Jun 4, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 16.
  21. Jun 4, 2024 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 16, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Wasserman Schultz demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  22. Jun 4, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hageman amendment No. 17.
  23. Jun 4, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the James amendment No. 18.
  24. Jun 4, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kiggans (VA) amendment No. 19.
  25. Jun 4, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kiggans (VA) amendment No. 20.
  26. Jun 4, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kiggans (VA) amendment No. 21.
  27. Jun 4, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kiggans (VA) amendment No. 22.
  28. Jun 4, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mast amendment No. 28.
  29. Jun 4, 2024 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mast amendment No. 28, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Carter (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  30. Jun 4, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Molinaro amendment No. 29.
  31. Jun 4, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 31.
  32. Jun 4, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 32.
  33. Jun 4, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 33.
  34. Jun 4, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 34.
  35. Jun 4, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 35.
  36. Jun 4, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 36.
  37. Jun 4, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peters amendment No. 37.
  38. Jun 4, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peters amendment No. 38.
  39. Jun 4, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pfluger amendment No. 39.
  40. Jun 4, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rodgers (WA) amendment No. 40.
  41. Jun 4, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rodgers (WA) amendment No. 41.
  42. Jun 4, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Self amendment No. 42.
  43. Jun 4, 2024 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Self amendment No. 42, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Wasserman Schultz demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  44. Jun 4, 2024 · HouseMr. Carter (TX) moved that the committee rise.
  45. Jun 4, 2024 · HouseOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
  46. Jun 4, 2024 · HouseCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8580 as unfinished business.
  47. Jun 4, 2024 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3633-3637)
  48. Jun 4, 2024 · HouseThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
  49. Jun 4, 2024 · HouseMr. Carter (TX) moved that the committee rise.
  50. Jun 4, 2024 · HouseOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
  51. Jun 4, 2024 · HouseCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8580 as unfinished business.
  52. Jun 5, 2024 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3661-3664)
  53. Jun 5, 2024 · HouseThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
  54. Jun 5, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schweikert amendment No. 43.
  55. Jun 5, 2024 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Schweikert Amendment No. 43, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rutherford demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  56. Jun 5, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schweikert amendment No. 44.
  57. Jun 5, 2024 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Schweikert Amendment No. 44, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rutherford demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  58. Jun 5, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Steube amendment No. 45.
  59. Jun 5, 2024 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Steube Amendment No. 45, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rutherford demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  60. Jun 5, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Steube amendment No. 46.
  61. Jun 5, 2024 · HouseMr. Rutherford moved that the committee rise.
  62. Jun 5, 2024 · HouseOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
  63. Jun 5, 2024 · HouseCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8580 as unfinished business.
  64. Jun 5, 2024 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3664-3668)
  65. Jun 5, 2024 · HouseThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
  66. Jun 5, 2024 · HouseThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8580.
  67. Jun 5, 2024 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  68. Jun 5, 2024 · HouseThe House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
  69. Jun 5, 2024 · HouseMs. Wasserman Schultz moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H3666)
  70. Jun 5, 2024 · HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  71. Jun 5, 2024 · HouseOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 199 - 207 (Roll no. 246).House · Roll call 246
  72. Jun 5, 2024Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 197 (Roll no. 247).House · Roll call 247
  73. Jun 5, 2024 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 197 (Roll no. 247).House · Roll call 247
  74. Jun 5, 2024 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  75. Jun 11, 2024 · SenateReceived in the Senate.
  76. Sep 12, 2024 · SenateRead twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 506.

Committees

Committees and subcommittees the measure was referred to.

Who lobbied on it

Organizations whose lobbying reports (LD-2) name this measure. Spending is what they reported for those quarters on all issues, not on this measure alone.

  1. AIR METHODS CORPORATION8 reports
    $380K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: AIR METHODS, LLC$159.7K in contracts, FY2026AI match · 98%
  2. EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE7 reports
    $9.7M reported (all issues)
  3. The Michael J. Fox Foundation For Parkinson's Research7 reports
    $210K reported (all issues)
  4. CMS ENERGY CORPORATION6 reports
    $1.5M reported (all issues)
  5. Giffords6 reports
    $270K reported (all issues)
  6. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY COUNCIL6 reports
    $2.2M reported (all issues)Federal contractor: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY COUNCIL INC$271.1K in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  7. LEIDOS, INC.6 reports
    Federal contractor: LEIDOS, INC.$1.1B in contracts, FY2026AI match · 99%
  8. Oracle Corporation6 reports
    $7M reported (all issues)Federal contractor: ORACLE AMERICA, INC$53.4M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  9. DAVITA INC.5 reports
    $3.2M reported (all issues)Federal contractor: DAVITA INC.$179.4M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 97%
  10. Association of American Medical Colleges4 reports
    $2.7M reported (all issues)Federal contractor: ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLEGESAI match · 100%
  11. Chamber of Commerce of the U.S.A.4 reports
    $70.4M reported (all issues)
  12. DOCUMENT STORAGE SYSTEMS, INC.4 reports
    Federal contractor: DOCUMENT STORAGE SYSTEMS, INC.$85.9M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 99%
  13. DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION4 reports
    $6.9M reported (all issues)Federal contractor: DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS, LLC$17.5M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  14. Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce4 reports
    $110K reported (all issues)
  15. NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION4 reports
    $8.3M reported (all issues)Federal contractor: NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION$1.1B in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  16. PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA4 reports
    $324.2K reported (all issues)
  17. PLANNED PARENTHOOD ACTION FUND INC.4 reports
    $57K reported (all issues)
  18. PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.4 reports
    $410K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY$189.1K in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  19. Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.4 reports
    $871.4K reported (all issues)
  20. Riverside Community College District4 reports
    $92K reported (all issues)
  21. ALKERMES, INC.3 reports
    $1.5M reported (all issues)
  22. AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION3 reports
    $840K reported (all issues)
  23. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY3 reports
    $60K reported (all issues)
  24. AMERICAN FED OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO3 reports
    $1.7M reported (all issues)
  25. AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION3 reports
    $699K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION$645K in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  26. AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE3 reports
    $281.6K reported (all issues)
  27. American Civil Liberties Union3 reports
    $1.3M reported (all issues)
  28. American Heart Association3 reports
    $1.2M reported (all issues)Federal contractor: AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, INC.$333.7K in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  29. American Humane3 reports
    $150K reported (all issues)
  30. Americans for the Arts3 reports
    $47.8K reported (all issues)
  31. BECHTEL NATIONAL, INC3 reports
    Federal contractor: BECHTEL NATIONAL, INC.$190M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  32. California Forever, LLC3 reports
    $140K reported (all issues)
  33. City of Del Rio and Val Verde County3 reports
    $30K reported (all issues)
  34. City of Ridgecrest3 reports
    $38K reported (all issues)
  35. DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS3 reports
    $475.9K reported (all issues)
  36. EMD SERONO, INC.3 reports
    $1.9M reported (all issues)
  37. Earthjustice Action3 reports
    $355.4K reported (all issues)
  38. Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast3 reports
    $60K reported (all issues)
  39. Escambia County FL3 reports
    $60K reported (all issues)
  40. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology3 reports
    $220K reported (all issues)

Reports filed in 2024, 2025, 2026.

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  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
  • Lobbying disclosures (LD-1 registrations, LD-2 quarterly reports, LD-203 contribution reports) (Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives)Clerk of the House, Lobbying Disclosure Act filings (organizations only; lobbyists' names are not loaded) · data current to Oct 5, 2026 · loaded Oct 5, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.
  • Money and votes are shown side by side; neither explains the other.