Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a $4.8 billion plan to upgrade health care facilities for veterans across the U.S. This includes work on old infrastructure and updating electronic health records, aiming to improve care for about 9.1 million veterans using these services. Most of the money will be used for fixing and upgrading infrastructure, with some funds allocated for electronic systems and facility upgrades.
Key Facts
- The VA will spend $4.8 billion to improve its health care facilities.
- This is the largest single-year investment in VA infrastructure.
- The funding is for fiscal year 2026.
- $2.8 billion will go to repairing and updating infrastructure in medical facilities.
- $1 billion is for electronic health record systems, preparing them for future updates.
- $500 million will upgrade major building features like elevators and electrical systems.
- $500 million is for modernizing medical centers to meet current and future care needs.
- The Full Cost of War Act, a bill introduced by Congress members, aims to ensure VA funding is considered in military decisions.
