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Proposed Amendment to Create New Priority for Veterans' State Home Construction Grants

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6553

June 24, 2026

Veterans Affairs Military Construction State Home Construction Grant Program Senate Amendment

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The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this amendment would change how the Department of Veterans Affairs prioritizes funding for state-run veterans' homes, potentially shifting grant resources toward states with rural or underserved areas by April 15, 2027.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Department of Veterans Affairs

The agency is mandated to establish a new sub-priority category for its grant program by a specific deadline.

States with veteran bed needs

States with bed shortages located more than two hours from existing facilities may see changes in their priority status for construction grants.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Senator Hoeven has proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill that would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to create a new priority category for state home construction grants. This new sub-priority would specifically target states with significant bed shortages located more than two hours away from existing facilities.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this amendment change?

It directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to create a new priority category for its to help states with bed shortages in areas far from existing facilities.

When would this change take effect?

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is required to establish the new sub-priority no later than April 15, 2027.

Why It Matters

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Geographic Prioritization in VA Grants

The amendment signals a shift toward using geographic accessibility (driving distance) as a formal metric for prioritizing federal infrastructure funding for veterans.

Department of Veterans Affairs

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Veterans Affairs“The federal agency responsible for administering the State Home Construction Gra”Map →

personMr. Hoeven“United States Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

Sources

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