S. 2393Signed into lawSecurity & foreign affairs
Bill authorizes $1.76 billion VA medical complex in St. Louis
Data as of July 16, 2026
The bill authorizes a $1.76 billion VA medical complex in St. Louis and matching 2026 funding approval.45-second read · 5 questions answered below
Decoded
What does this do?
This bill approves construction of a large new VA medical facility complex in St. Louis, Missouri, including a hospital bed tower, expanded clinical buildings, an administrative/warehouse building, a utility plant, and parking garages. The total authorized cost is capped at about $1.76 billion. It also authorizes Congress to appropriate that amount for fiscal year 2026, though a separate funding bill would still be needed to release the money.
Who does it affect?
Veterans and VA employees in the St. Louis area are the main groups affected. Local construction companies, workers, and federal taxpayers could also be affected.
Why does it matter?
The bill only authorizes the project and potential funding; it does not itself provide money, so construction depends on a later appropriations bill.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- Total cost capped at $1.76 billion
- FY2026 appropriation authorized
- Separate funding bill still needed
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- Senate committee
- Senate vote
- House
- President's desk
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Official title
Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act
- Introduced:
- July 23, 2025
- Latest action:
- June 9, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-97.
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