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 designated for family housing maintenance are the only source allowed for repairing and maintaining all family housing units, including high-ranking officer residences. No more than $35,000 per unit can be spent annually without notifying Congress, unless unexpected environmental clean-up costs arise, and the Under Secretary of Defense must report all related spending each year.

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.

During the five years after certain Department of Defense appropriations for military construction and family housing operations expire, if it's decided that these funds are not needed for their original purposes, the leftover money can be shifted to a different fund called “Foreign Currency Fluctuations, Construction, Defense” to be used similarly.

Amounts of money in an account related to military construction and family housing can be moved around to different projects within the same account. This must be done following the guidelines set in the Department of Defense's financial rules from April 2021.

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

The section outlines additional funding until September 30, 2029, for various military construction accounts, including those for the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and National Guard, with a total of exact amounts specified for each. It requires that the funds only be used for projects on the military departments' unfunded priority lists, subject to authorization, and mandates that an expenditure plan be submitted to Congress within 60 days of the Act's enactment.

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 leftover funds from earlier budgets, can be used before October 1, 2026, for military construction projects from 2017 to 2020, as long as those projects still have authorization or get an extension for 2025, but money marked as an emergency requirement by Congress can't be used this way.

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 authorizes additional funding for military construction projects, including $10 million each for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force, focused on enhancing military installation resilience, with funds available until September 30, 2029. It requires the Secretary of the respective military department to submit an expenditure plan to Congress within 60 days of the act's enactment.

The section provides additional funding for military construction projects at foreign military training sites, allocating $100 million for the Air Force, $2.5 million for Defense-Wide projects, and $26 million for the Air National Guard. It also requires the Secretary of the relevant military department to submit an expenditure plan to congressional committees within 60 days of the Act's enactment.

None of the funds provided by this bill can be used to close or change the operations of the U.S. Naval Station in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba.

The section allocates $32 million for Air National Guard construction projects, which must be specified in the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act. Additionally, the Secretary of Defense is required to present an expenditure plan to Congress within 30 days of the Act's enactment.

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 section states that funds in this title cannot be used to buy land or start building any new hospital or home, except for money allocated specifically for "Construction, Major Projects" and "Construction, Minor 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.

Funds from this section are allocated to reimburse certain offices within the government's administration, like the Office of Resolution Management, Diversity and Inclusion, and others, for their services, ensuring the costs do not exceed specified limits. Payments can be made in advance, and any money received will go back into specific government accounts to support the providers of these services.

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 Department of Veterans Affairs is allowed to transfer up to $594,828,000, along with additional funds if notified, from its budget to a fund shared with the Department of Defense for operating combined medical facilities for veterans. Additionally, a previous legal requirement outlined in section 220 of a specific public law has been repealed.

The section allows the Department of Veterans Affairs to transfer up to $644,025,000 from its budget for medical services, care, support, and facilities to the Joint Department of Defense—Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund. The transfer can be used for operating combined federal medical facilities, and more funds can be transferred with proper notification to Congress.

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 Department of Veterans Affairs is prohibited from using any funds to change the way they currently choose and make contracts for diabetes monitoring supplies and equipment.

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must inform Congress if a major construction project's bid savings reach $5 million or 5% of the project cost, whichever is lower, within 14 days of identifying the savings. Additionally, the Secretary must notify Congress 14 days before using these savings, explaining how they will be spent.

Congress has stipulated that none of the funds allocated for major construction projects can be used for projects that exceed their original plans unless the Secretary of Veterans Affairs gains approval from both Houses' Appropriations Committees.

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is required to send a report every fiscal quarter to Congress about performance measures and data from each Veterans Benefits Administration Regional Office. The report must include details about disability claims backlogs and the number of appeals pending at both the Veterans Benefits Administration and the Board of Veterans Appeals.

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is required to notify both the House and Senate Appropriations Committees in writing at least 15 days before any organizational changes that involve moving 25 or more full-time employees from one department to another within the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must inform the Appropriations Committees of Congress every three months about any national marketing campaign that costs more than $1,000,000.

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is allowed to move funds within the department to address priority healthcare needs, but must get approval from both the Office of Management and Budget and the Congressional Appropriations Committees. This authority cannot be used for funds that Congress has marked for emergency purposes or for items previously denied by Congress, and if the transferred funds are not fully used, they can be moved back to their original purpose.

The section allows funds allocated to the Department of Veterans Affairs for the fiscal year 2025 to be moved between the "Board of Veterans Appeals" and "General Operating Expenses, Veterans Benefits Administration" accounts, but only if the Secretary of Veterans Affairs first gets approval from both Houses of Congress after requesting permission to do so.

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is not allowed to move more than $7,000,000 between major construction projects or programs unless both the House and Senate Appropriations Committees approve the change.

The section outlines that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs must ensure the suicide hotline offers immediate help and follows certain standards. It prevents funds from being used to restrict hiring for hotline-related positions and requires a study on the hotline's effectiveness in helping veterans over five years.

During the specified period from October 1, 2018, to January 1, 2026, funds allocated to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs are prohibited from being used in any way that goes against the guidelines for breast cancer screening, which were issued by the Veterans Health Administration on May 10, 2017.

The section authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to use funds for fertility counseling and treatment or adoption reimbursement for veterans with disabilities that affect their ability to have children. It defines terms like "service-connected" and "covered veteran" and outlines that any funds used must comply with existing financial regulations.

The section states that no funds provided by this act or any other act for the Department of Veterans Affairs can be used in ways that go against certain laws, specifically section 842 of a 2006 Appropriations Act and section 8110(a)(5) of the United States Code.

Section 236 states that an existing legal restriction (specified in Section 842 of Public Law 109–115) does not apply when transitioning certain activities of the Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration, or National Cemetery Administration to be managed by contractors if the business is primarily owned by Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian Organizations, as defined by U.S. law.

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, along with the Secretaries of Defense and Labor, must stop using Social Security numbers for verifying identities by September 30, 2025, but these numbers can still be used in certain cases like complying with laws, preventing fraud, or when no other way exists to identify someone. This rule overrides a previous law, specifically section 237 of a public law.

In Section 238, it is stated that for the Department of Veterans Affairs' "Medical Services" funding during the fiscal years 2025 and 2026, the rules from section 239 of division A of Public Law 114–223 will be followed.

The section states that no money given to the Department of Veterans Affairs can be used to move funds from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund to any other department account.

Funds given to the Department of Veterans Affairs for "Medical Services" during 2025 and 2026 can be used to expand a child care program, even if it goes against a specific part of the original law.

The section prohibits the use of funds by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make agreements that limit individuals from discussing certain topics with Congress members, except when those topics are protected by federal law or need to be secret for national defense or foreign affairs.

The section states that for the fiscal years 2025 and 2026, funds given to the Department of Veterans Affairs will be governed by the rules in section 258 of division A of a previous law, Public Law 114–223.

The section states that funds from this Act cannot be used to block an Inspector General's timely access to any records they need, unless a specific law limits their access. It also requires agencies to provide these records promptly and obliges each Inspector General to report to Congress if access is denied.

None of the money provided by this law can be used in ways that would make veterans wait longer to receive care at the Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers.

In fiscal year 2025, the Veterans Health Administration cannot use funds provided by this Act to change any program funded for a specific purpose in 2024 to a program funded for a general purpose without first notifying and receiving approval from the Appropriations Committees of both the House and Senate at least 30 days in advance.

For the fiscal years 2025 and 2026, the rules from section 248 of division A of Public Law 114–223 will be applied to the funds given to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The section prohibits the use of funds for research involving dogs, cats, or non-human primates unless specifically approved in writing by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Approval requires a determination that such research is necessary and ethical, accompanied by comprehensive reporting and efforts to find alternatives by progressing towards ending this type of research within two years.

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is allowed to use funds to ensure there is no more than 125 veterans for each staff member in rehabilitation programs. Additionally, the Secretary must report to Congress within 180 days about the staff-to-veteran ratios in these programs and suggest ways to improve them if needed.

In Section 249, it states that the funds allocated to the "Veterans Health Administration, Medical Community Care" account for the years 2025 and 2026 can be used to cover costs that would usually come from the Veterans Choice Fund. This fund was set up by the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act.

In fiscal years 2017 through 2019, any money meant for "Medical Services" to aid state homes will stay in the "Medical Community Care" account. This is in accordance with the rules set out in a specific U.S. code.

In 2025, the Department of Veterans Affairs is specifically designating $1,323,444,000 for healthcare services and programs aimed at supporting women veterans, across various Veterans Health Administration accounts.

The section allocates $307 million from the "Recurring Expenses Transformational Fund" for the Veterans Health Administration to improve medical facilities in 2025. Before using the funds, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs must provide a plan to Congress, which has 30 days to approve or respond.

The Secretary must present an expenditure plan to Congress within 30 days after this Act's enactment, specifying use of funds from the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 for the Cost of War Toxic Exposures Fund in 2025. Additionally, the Secretary must provide quarterly updates on fund use, including how funds are divided among categories like “Medical Services”, “Medical Community Care”, “Medical Support and Compliance”, and “Medical and Prosthetic Research”.

The section outlines that any money given to the Secretary and managed by a specific corporation, according to certain legal sections, from October 1, 2017, to September 30, 2018, can be used to pay off legitimate expenses that the corporation agreed to during the time they were working on an order for the Department of Veterans Affairs. This is allowed as long as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs agrees it's necessary to keep the money available for these payments.

Funds from this or any other law cannot be used to close, conduct assessments, or reduce services at VA medical facilities unless the Secretary reports to Congress about the effects on veterans' access to care, especially for those in rural areas, considering travel and local healthcare availability.

The section allows the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to use leftover funds from two construction categories for projects helping veterans, under certain conditions. Before using these funds, the Secretary must get approval from Congress and demonstrate that all cost-saving options have been tried.

The section states that $5,000,000 from leftover funds initially allocated for "Medical and Prosthetic Research" will be taken back. However, money that was specifically set aside as an emergency needs to remain untouched.

The section states that no money from this or any previous law can be used to enforce the February 16, 2023, rule about the rates the Department of Veterans Affairs pays for special transportation. This is paused until the impact on veterans' access to care and the financial effects on the department are fully reviewed and analyzed, with input from industry experts and organizations, and the results shared with Congress.

Funds from the Department of Veterans Affairs for 2025 cannot be used to buy certain tech equipment if the manufacturer is linked to specific lists associated with Chinese entities, such as the Department of Defense’s Chinese Military Company List, the Department of the Treasury’s list, the Department of Commerce’s lists, or the Department of Homeland Security’s list. This rule applies even if a third party is involved in the purchase, and it covers items like computers and printers but excludes services like cloud computing.

None of the funds from this Act can be used to give bonuses to contractors who do poorly, are late, too expensive, or don't meet contract needs, unless the problems are due to things like surprise events or minor issues, and any bonuses must follow specific federal rules.

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.

Any agency receiving funds under this law must post any report required by Congress on its public website if it benefits the national interest. However, reports that compromise national security or contain confidential or proprietary information are exempt, and reports must be shared with the relevant Congressional Committees for at least 45 days before being posted.

In the bill, Section 407(a) states that government funds cannot be used to create or maintain a computer network unless the network blocks access to pornography. Section 407(b) clarifies that this rule does not apply to funds used by law enforcement or other entities involved in criminal investigations or legal proceedings.

The section states that no money from this Act can be used by government agencies to pay for first-class travel by their employees if it goes against specific travel regulations outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations.

Funds provided by this law cannot be used to sign contracts for goods or services unless the contractor follows the rules set out in 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 in the United States Code.

In this section, it states that the Department of Defense cannot use its funds to build, renovate, or expand any facility in the U.S. to keep individuals who are detained at the Guantánamo Bay Naval Station in Cuba. However, it does allow for changes to be made to the facilities at Guantánamo Bay itself. It specifically applies to detainees who were at Guantánamo as of June 24, 2009, and who are not U.S. citizens or military members.