Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act
Rep. Bost Introduces $1.7 Billion Bill to Build New VA Medical Facility in St. Louis
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the House Committee on Veterans Affairs. It was recently introduced and is considered active as it waits for committee action. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
Bills for VA hospital construction usually pass because both parties want to support veterans' healthcare. Since it was introduced by the committee leader, it has a clear path forward.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
Veterans in the St. Louis area and surrounding region would gain access to significantly upgraded medical facilities, including a new bed tower and expanded clinical space. This addresses aging infrastructure and capacity limits at the current VA campus, meaning shorter wait times and more modern care for the veteran population in the region.
“construction of a new bed tower, clinical building expansion, consolidated administrative building and warehouse, utility plant, and parking garages”
Programs
State Impacts
Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act
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