For the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2025, funds are being allocated from the Treasury for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, related agencies, and additional unspecified purposes.

Funds from this title cannot be used for cost-plus-a-fixed-fee construction contracts in the United States, except in Alaska, if the cost estimate is over $25,000 unless the Secretary of Defense approves it in writing and provides a reason.

Funds allocated in this part of the bill for construction projects can be used to hire passenger vehicles.

Funds allocated for construction in this part of the bill can be used to support the Federal Highway Administration in building access roads. These projects must be certified as crucial for national defense by the Secretary of Defense, as per the rules in section 210 of title 23 of the United States Code.

None of the money provided in this section can be used to start building new military bases in the United States unless there has been a specific approval and allocation of funds for that purpose.

Funds from this section cannot be used to buy land or land easements for more than their appraised value by the Army Corps of Engineers or the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, except in certain cases like court-ordered values, purchases by the Attorney General, deals under $25,000, or if the Secretary of Defense sees it as beneficial for the public.

The section specifies that the funds provided cannot be used to buy land, prepare sites, or install utilities for family housing, except for housing projects that have already received funding through military construction appropriations.

The section states that funds from this title cannot be used for minor construction projects to move activities from one military base or installation to another unless the Committees on Appropriations in both the House and Senate are notified beforehand.

Funds provided in this part of the bill cannot be used to buy steel for building projects unless American steel companies have been given the chance to participate in the bidding process.

The section states that during the current fiscal year, the Department of Defense is not allowed to use its construction or housing funds to pay for property taxes in any foreign country.

Funds from this section cannot be used to start a new overseas installation unless Congress's Appropriations Committees are notified beforehand.

The section prohibits the use of funds for architect and engineer contracts over $500,000 for projects in Japan, any NATO member country, or countries bordering the Arabian Gulf, unless these contracts are given to U.S. companies or joint ventures involving U.S. companies and local firms.

The section states that funds for military construction in certain areas, including U.S. territories in the Pacific and countries near the Arabian Gulf, cannot be used for contracts over $1,000,000 given to foreign contractors. However, this rule does not apply if the lowest bid from a U.S. contractor is more than 20% higher than the lowest bid from a foreign contractor, or if the construction is on Kwajalein Atoll and the lowest bid is from a Marshallese contractor.

The Secretary of Defense must notify the relevant Congressional committees, including the Appropriations Committees, at least 30 days before any planned military exercise involving U.S. personnel if the expected costs for construction are over $100,000.

Funds previously given to the Department of Defense for building projects can now be used for construction approved by current laws passed by Congress for each military department.

Funds that were supposed to expire can still be used to cover costs related to overseeing, inspecting, and designing military construction or family housing projects, even if those projects are already underway.

In Section 116, it states that funds allocated for military construction projects can be used for a project or a part of it until the end of the fourth fiscal year after the funds were initially provided. This is allowed as long as the funds come from the military construction budget and the spending does not exceed the project's original budget and any legally approved increases.

The Secretary of Defense can transfer certain funds to the Department of Defense's Family Housing Improvement Fund or the Military Unaccompanied Housing Improvement Fund. This can be done after notifying Congress and involves using the money for construction purposes or loan guarantees related to military housing.

Under SEC. 118, the Department of Defense is allowed to transfer money from its Base Closure Account to another fund to cover costs related to the Homeowners Assistance Program. These funds will be combined with the receiving fund and used for the same purposes.

Funds allocated for maintaining military family housing must be used solely for that purpose, with a limit of $20,000 per year on repairs for high-ranking officers' homes unless Congress is notified in advance or in special circumstances. The Under Secretary of Defense is required to report these expenses annually to Congress.

The Ford Island Improvement Account is funded to support specific purposes outlined in section 2814 of title 10, United States Code. These funds can be used until they are fully spent or transferred as instructed by the law.

The section explains that for five years after the budget for military building and family housing ends, any leftover funds can be moved to a special account for foreign currency changes in defense construction if the funds are not needed for existing commitments or adjustments. These transferred funds will have the same availability and purposes as the new account.

Amounts in an account can be moved between different projects and activities within that account as long as they follow the rules set out by the Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation.

None of the funds allocated in this section can be used for planning, designing, or constructing projects at Arlington National Cemetery.

The bill allocates specific amounts of money for military construction projects across different branches, including the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Army National Guard, and Air National Guard, to be used by 2029. The funding can only be used for projects listed as priorities for 2025, which must be approved before spending, and each military department must provide a spending plan within 60 days of the bill becoming law.

The section states that any funds authorized for 2025 military construction projects across various branches of the Department of Defense will be made available immediately to cover the entire scope of the approved projects.

Funds from this Act or unused funds from previous Acts can be used before October 1, 2026, for military construction projects from 2018, 2019, and 2020, as long as the projects are still authorized. However, funds that were marked as emergency spending by Congress cannot be used for this purpose.

The term "congressional defense committees" as used in this Act refers to specific committees within the House of Representatives and the Senate, including the Armed Services Committees and certain subcommittees on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs.

The section allocates $15 million each to the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force for planning, design, and construction improvements of defense laboratories, with funds available until September 30, 2029. An expenditure plan must be submitted to Congress within 60 days of the bill's enactment, and no funds can be used until this plan is approved by congressional committees.

The section allocates $100 million for the Air Force to use on military construction in response to natural disasters, with the funds available until September 30, 2029. The Secretary of the Air Force must submit a spending plan to the relevant congressional committees within 60 days of the bill's enactment.

The section allocates $25 million each to the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force for planning and design related to child development centers, with the funds available until September 30, 2029. The Secretary of each military department must submit a spending plan to Congress within 60 days of the act's enactment.

The section allocates $25 million each to the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force for planning and design of barracks, with funds available until September 30, 2029. It also requires that within 60 days of the bill's enactment, a spending plan for the funds must be submitted to the Appropriations Committees of both houses of Congress.

The section allocates $15,000,000 each to the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force for minor construction related to demolition, with the funds available until September 30, 2029. Additionally, it requires the Secretary of each military department to submit an expenditure plan to Congress within 60 days of the law's enactment, with no funds allowed to be spent until the plan is approved.

The section prohibits any funds from this Act from being used to close or change the operations of the United States Naval Station at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba.

The section allows for the transfer of funds between certain veteran-related appropriations, like "Compensation and Pensions", for the fiscal year 2025. However, before any transfer can occur, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs must request permission from Congress's Appropriations Committees, and the transfer can proceed only after they approve it or if no response is given within 30 days.

The section outlines that funds allocated to various medical accounts within the Department of Veterans Affairs for the fiscal year 2025 can be reallocated among these accounts. Transfers of 1% or less can occur with notification, but larger transfers, or any involving the "Medical Facilities" account, require approval from Congress.

The section allows the use of appropriations for salaries and expenses to cover services as authorized by federal law, including hiring vehicles, leasing property, and providing uniforms or allowances, as specified under certain sections of the United States Code.

The law in this section states that the money set aside in this part of the bill cannot be used to buy land for building new hospitals or homes, except for money allocated for major and minor construction projects.

This section states that funds cannot be used for hospital care or exams for people, except for veterans who are entitled to these services or those covered by certain laws. If anyone not covered uses these services, they must pay back the cost to the "Medical Services" account at rates set by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

The section states that funds allocated for "Compensation and Pensions," "Readjustment Benefits," and "Veterans Insurance and Indemnities" can be used to pay for obligations from the previous year that need to be recorded by law against last year's accounts during the last quarter of the 2024 fiscal year.

Appropriations from this title can be used to pay off debts from the same accounts in past years, as specified by certain sections of the United States Code. However, if these debts are from trust fund accounts, they can only be paid using funds marked for "Compensation and Pensions."

During fiscal year 2025, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs will reimburse certain expenses related to the administration of veterans' insurance programs using surplus funds from three specific life insurance funds. The repayment will only occur if there are available surplus earnings, and cannot exceed those earnings; the Secretary will also determine how much of the administration cost is linked to each insurance program and any associated total disability income insurance.

Amounts deducted from proceeds of enhanced-use leases can be used to reimburse an account for past expenses related to these leases, and these funds will remain available until they are fully spent.

The section states that funds for salaries and administrative expenses can be used to reimburse certain offices for services, with specific spending limits for each office. Additionally, payments can be made in advance based on cost estimates, and received amounts should credit specific accounts for further use by the service-providing office.

The section states that the Department of Veterans Affairs will not use funds to provide medical services for non-service-connected disabilities unless the person provides current and accurate insurance information to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. If someone fails to do so, the Secretary can recover the cost of the services as a debt, and any recovered funds can be used in the fiscal year they are received.

The section allows the Department of Veterans Affairs to use money earned from leasing activities for construction projects. This money can go to both major and minor construction accounts for building, changing, or improving any medical facility they manage, and it adds to the funds already set aside for these projects.

Amounts designated under "Medical Services" can be used to provide recreational resources and cover funeral-related costs for beneficiaries who are under the care of the Department.

Funds added to the Medical Care Collections Fund can be moved to the "Medical Services" and "Medical Community Care" accounts, where they can be used indefinitely for the activities of these accounts, as authorized by the United States Code.

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs can make agreements with health centers and tribal organizations in Alaska to offer healthcare, including mental and dental care, to veterans in rural areas of the state. "Rural Alaska" refers to areas outside Anchorage and Fairbanks North Star Borough, and all participants must follow the rules set by the Secretary.

The section allows money deposited into the Department of Veterans Affairs Capital Asset Fund, according to a specific law, to be moved to accounts for major and minor construction projects. These funds can be used as needed and don't have an expiration date.

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must submit a report to Congress about the financial status of the Department of Veterans Affairs within 30 days after the end of each fiscal quarter. This report must, at a minimum, follow specific instructions outlined in a previous law.

Funds given for various veterans' services in 2025 can be moved to or from the Information Technology Systems account, but the total increase for that account cannot exceed 10%. Before any transfer occurs, approval must be obtained from the Appropriations Committees of both houses of Congress.

The U.S. Congress has decided that up to $594,828,000 from the Department of Veterans Affairs' 2025 budget can be moved to a special fund shared with the Department of Defense for combined federal medical facilities. More funds can be transferred if the Secretary of Veterans Affairs informs Congress, and a previous law section is being canceled.

The Department of Veterans Affairs can transfer up to $664,625,000 from specific medical accounts to a special fund for running joint medical facilities with the Department of Defense. They can also move more money to this fund if they notify Congress first.

The section specifies that money deposited into the Medical Care Collections Fund for healthcare at combined Federal medical facilities can be used for two purposes: transferring to a special fund for a joint medical facility project between the Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs, and for operating these combined facilities. Additionally, the money transferred to the joint fund does not have an expiration date and can be spent at any time.

The section states that at least $15,000,000 from funds for various medical services and facilities will be moved to a special fund shared by the Department of Defense and the Veterans Affairs, to be used for any purpose that section 8111 of the U.S. Code allows, and the funds will not expire.

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is required to notify Congress about any significant cost savings of at least $5 million or 5% from major construction projects within 14 days of identifying these savings. Additionally, the Secretary must inform Congress about how these savings will be used 14 days before they are spent.

None of the allocated funds for major construction projects can be used for anything beyond what was initially approved by Congress, unless the Secretary of Veterans Affairs gets permission from the Appropriations Committees in both the House and Senate.

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must send a quarterly report to Congress within 30 days after each fiscal quarter ends. This report should include performance measures, data from regional offices, and details about pending disability claims and appeals.

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must notify Congress in writing at least 15 days before making any organizational changes that transfer 25 or more full-time employees from one part of the Department to another.

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must inform Congress every three months about any national outreach or marketing campaign that costs more than $1 million.

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs can transfer funds to the "Medical Services" account to address urgent healthcare needs within the Veterans Health Administration, but must get approval from the Office of Management and Budget and the Appropriations Committees of Congress, and ensure the funds are not taken from emergency-designated budgets or for items previously denied by Congress.

Amounts allocated to the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year 2025 can be moved between two specific accounts, but the Secretary must first ask for and receive permission from Congress.

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs cannot move money around between major construction projects or programs if it involves more than $7,000,000, unless they get approval from the Appropriations Committees of both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

The section mandates that the Department of Veterans Affairs' suicide hotline provide immediate help from trained professionals and comply with specific standards. It also prohibits using funds to block hiring for hotline-related positions, and requires a study on the hotline's effectiveness by reviewing data on veterans who contact it and their subsequent outcomes.

The section prohibits the use of funds by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, from October 1, 2018, to January 1, 2026, to violate the guidelines set in the "Veterans Health Administration Clinical Preventive Services Guidance Statement" for breast cancer screening, as issued in May 2017.

The section outlines that funds for the "Medical Services" account of the Department of Veterans Affairs can be used to offer fertility counseling and treatment, including adoption costs, for veterans with service-related disabilities preventing natural procreation. It defines key terms like "covered veteran" and "assisted reproductive technology" and aligns these services with existing military policies, while ensuring funds are managed as specified by a previous law.

The section states that funds from this Act or any other Act meant for the Department of Veterans Affairs cannot be used in ways that contradict either the specified appropriations law from 2006 or a specific section of the United States Code.

Section 235 states that Section 842 of Public Law 109-115 does not apply when transferring certain activities or functions of the Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration, or National Cemetery Administration to contractors owned by Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian Organizations.

The section requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to stop using Social Security numbers for identification in their information systems by September 30, 2024, but allows their use in certain situations, such as when required by law or for anti-fraud activities. These rules override a previous law.

The section states that for the fiscal years 2025 and 2026, the same rules from section 239 of Public Law 114–223 will apply to the funds given to the Department of Veterans Affairs for "Medical Services."

The section prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from using any funds, whether from current or previous budgets, to move money from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund to any other account within the department.

The section allows the Department of Veterans Affairs to use funds for "Medical Services" in both 2025 and 2026 to continue and expand a child care program. This is permitted even if it contradicts a specific part of an existing law.

The section states that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs cannot use the funds from this bill to make agreements with individuals that stop them from talking to Congress members or their staff, unless the topic is already prohibited by federal law or needs to be kept secret for national security or foreign affairs.

The section states that for the fiscal years 2025 and 2026, the rules outlined in section 258 of division A of Public Law 114–223 will be applicable to the funds allocated to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The section ensures that funds cannot be used to block an Inspector General from accessing records, documents, or other materials necessary for their duties, except where explicitly restricted by law. Departments or agencies must allow access promptly, and if they fail to do so, the Inspector General must report this to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees within five days.

None of the money from this Act can be used in a way that would make veterans wait longer for care at Department of Veterans Affairs' medical facilities.

The text states that for fiscal year 2025, funding provided to the Veterans Health Administration cannot be used to change any specific-purpose program funded in fiscal year 2024 into a general-purpose program unless the Secretary of Veterans Affairs notifies Congress at least 30 days in advance and receives approval.

For the fiscal years 2025 and 2026, the Department of Veterans Affairs will use funds following the rules set out in section 248 of Public Law 114–223.

The section outlines restrictions and procedures for conducting research using canines, felines, or non-human primates with funds appropriated by this Act, requiring approval from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. It mandates detailed reporting and oversight, including compliance with ethical standards, and calls for the elimination of such animal research by March 9, 2026.

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is authorized to use funds to maintain a limit of no more than 125 veterans for every staff member in certain rehabilitation programs. Additionally, within 180 days of the law's enactment, the Secretary must report to Congress about these programs, including the current veteran-to-staff ratios and suggestions for improving them.

For the fiscal years 2025 and 2026, the “Veterans Health Administration, Medical Community Care” account can use its funds for costs that would usually come from the Veterans Choice Fund as per the rules set by the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act.

For fiscal years 2017 through 2019, any funds meant for providing aid to state homes under the "Medical Services" account will now stay in the "Medical Community Care" account.

In the 2024 budget for the Department of Veterans Affairs, $1,323,444,000 is designated for care and programs specifically for women veterans through various Veterans Health Administration accounts.

The Secretary is required to start building the Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Bakersfield, California, by September 30, 2025, as long as there isn't a court order stopping them. This project is allowed by a specific public law and involves a specific lease agreement.

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must send a report to Congress every three months about the status of the "Veterans Medical Care and Health Fund," which was set up under the American Rescue Plan. This report should include details about how the money is being used and plans for any remaining funds.

Any money transferred to the Secretary and managed by a certain corporation from October 1, 2018, to September 30, 2019, under certain legal sections can continue to be used to settle valid obligations, as long as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs decides it's necessary.

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs can use leftover funds from major and minor construction projects to help fund a facility, according to a specific law, but must first get permission from certain Congressional committees. The request should also confirm that all cost-saving measures have been tried before using these funds.

The section prohibits using any funds from this Act to enforce or carry out specific rules related to the Department of Veterans Affairs' policies on abortion. It also states that funds cannot be used to pay for abortions, except when the pregnancy is due to rape, incest, or when the woman's life is at risk from the pregnancy.

None of the money from this Act can be used for surgeries or hormone treatments related to gender affirming care.

The section states that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs cannot use funds from this Act to fly or display any flag over a VA facility or national cemetery besides specific ones: the United States flag, a State or Territory flag, the Washington D.C. flag, an Indian Tribal government flag, the Department of Veterans Affairs flag, an Armed Force flag, or the POW/MIA flag.

For the period from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, this section prohibits the use of any funds from this Act to manage, apply, or enforce a rule issued by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs regarding changes to the rates for special transportation services, as published on February 16, 2023.

None of the money provided by this law can be used for the Veterans Health Administration's coronavirus vaccination program directed at its health care staff, as specified in VHA Directive 1193.01.

Funds from this Act cannot be used to provide services to individuals who are in the United States illegally, unless they are eligible for health care through the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The section states that no funds from the Act can be used by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report a person as mentally defective without a legal finding by a judge or similar authority confirming that the person is a danger to themselves or others.

Amounts in a special account created under the law 10 U.S.C. 7727 are set aside to fund activities at the Army National Military Cemeteries, and these funds can be used until they are all spent.

Congress states in Section 401 that the money allocated by this Act cannot be used beyond the current fiscal year unless it specifically allows for it.

In Section 402, it is stated that no funds from this Act can be used for any program, project, or activity if it is found not to comply with any federal law concerning risk assessment, private property rights protection, or unfunded mandates.

All government departments and agencies funded by this Act are encouraged to use “E-Commerce” technologies and methods more in their business and public services, as long as it aligns with existing laws and budgets.

In Section 404, the bill requires that all necessary reports and notifications be sent to specific subcommittees dealing with Military Construction and Veterans Affairs within both the House of Representatives and the Senate committees on Appropriations, unless an exception is mentioned.

Funds provided by this Act cannot be transferred to other parts of the U.S. Government unless the transfer is allowed by this or another appropriations Act.

Funds from this Act are prohibited from being used for any project or program named after current members of the U.S. House of Representatives, including Delegates and Resident Commissioners.

Agencies receiving funding under this Act are required to publish reports on their public websites, as long as their publication is in the national interest. However, reports that could compromise national security or contain confidential information are exempt from this requirement. Additionally, any report must be shared with the relevant Congressional Committees for at least 30 days before being posted online.

None of the money provided by this law can be used to set up or keep a computer network unless it blocks access to pornography. However, this rule does not stop law enforcement and related agencies from using funds for their investigations and legal work.

The law states that money provided by this bill cannot be used by government agencies to pay for first-class travel for their employees if it violates specific federal regulations.

None of the funds from this Act can be used to sign contracts for goods or services, like construction, with contractors who haven't followed Executive Order No. 12989.

None of the funds provided by this Act can be used in a way that goes against section 101(e)(8) of title 10 of the United States Code.

The section states that the Department of Defense cannot use funds from this Act to build or expand facilities in the U.S. or its territories for holding detainees from Guantánamo Bay, except for facility changes at the Guantánamo Bay location itself. It applies to individuals detained there as of June 24, 2009, who are neither U.S. citizens nor Armed Forces members and are either in the Department of Defense's custody or detained at Guantánamo Bay.

Congress has prohibited the use of funds from this Act to influence legislation or appropriation matters in Congress, except for communicating with Congress members as allowed by law.

None of the funds provided by this Act can be used to implement or enforce Executive Order 13985, Executive Order 14035, or Executive Order 14091.

None of the funds provided by this Act can be used to support any program or activity that promotes Critical Race Theory or related concepts.

The section states that no federal funds can be used to discriminate against anyone who, based on sincerely held religious beliefs, believes that marriage is between a man and a woman. This includes preventing discriminatory actions like altering tax treatment or denying grants, licenses, or benefits due to these beliefs, and ensures the government acknowledges accreditations, licenses, or certifications without bias.

None of the money provided by this Act can be used for any office, program, or activity related to diversity, equity, and inclusion training or implementation.

None of the money provided by this law can be used to enforce wearing masks due to COVID-19.

None of the money provided by this law can be used to carry out, implement, or enforce Executive Order No. 14057, which was issued on December 8, 2021.

The section prohibits the use of funds from this Act to implement several specific executive orders related to environmental protection, climate change, refugee resettlement, financial risks associated with climate change, clean energy, and environmental justice.

In Section 421, it states that the Department of Veterans Affairs cannot use funds from the 2025 budget to buy computers, printers, software, or related equipment from companies connected to China or its defense industry. This rule also applies to situations where the Department contracts third parties for these purchases.

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