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The Bases & Veterans Bill
Funding for military bases and veterans services moves forward
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
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If passed, the bill would give money to build military facilities and pay for veterans' health and support programs.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
Citizens and veterans will see better services and jobs if the money is approved, but the bill still needs Senate approval, so people should watch it now.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Bill would fund military construction projects.
- Bill would fund Department of Veterans Affairs programs.
- House passed the bill 400-15 and it is now with the Senate.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Henry Johnson (D): voted against it, crossing most Democrats
- Doris Matsui (D): voted against it, crossing most Democrats
- James McGovern (D): voted against it, crossing most Democrats
- Mark Takano (D): voted against it, crossing most Democrats
- Jimmy Gomez (D): voted against it, crossing most Democrats
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D): voted against it, crossing most Democrats
- Ilhan Omar (D): voted against it, crossing most Democrats
- Ayanna Pressley (D): voted against it, crossing most Democrats
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