H.R. 6710In committeeSecurity & foreign affairs
VA wins authorization to build $1.76B medical campus in St. Louis
Data as of July 11, 2026
HR 6710 authorizes up to $1.76B for a new VA medical campus in St. Louis, pending a separate appropriations vote.55-second read · 5 questions answered below
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What does this do?
HR 6710 formally authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to construct a major new medical campus in St. Louis, Missouri. The project includes a hospital bed tower, expanded clinic space, an administrative building, a warehouse, a utility plant, and parking garages. This authorization is a legally required step before any federal funds can be committed to large VA construction projects.
Who does it affect?
Veterans in the St. Louis area who rely on VA health care are the most directly affected group. Construction workers, local businesses in the St. Louis region, and federal taxpayers would also be affected if the project moves forward.
Why does it matter?
A larger, more modern facility could result in more available beds, additional services, and reduced crowding for veterans using the St. Louis VA system. The authorization alone does not release any money; a separate appropriations bill must still pass before construction spending can begin.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- Spending ceiling: up to ~$1.76 billion
- Funding year: federal budget year 2026
- Paid by federal taxpayers if appropriated
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee — You are here
- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act
- Introduced:
- December 15, 2025
- Latest action:
- December 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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