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Improving Infrastructure Management for Veterans and Their Families

This act aims to streamline the management of buildings and land belonging to the Department of Veterans Affairs to better serve veterans, their families, and caregivers. It establishes new offices, performance metrics, and regular reports, which should lead to improved quality and accessibility of medical services and other benefits for veterans.
Key points
Dedicated offices for infrastructure planning and management will be established at each veterans' medical center, aiming to improve treatment and care conditions.
The Department of Veterans Affairs will be required to regularly assess and report on the efficiency of its facility management, leading to faster activation of new facilities and better maintenance of existing ones.
The act mandates a review of facility resilience to climate change, ensuring safety and continuity of services during natural disasters.
Regular reports on staffing, financial, and infrastructure needs will be introduced to improve planning and prevent delays in project execution.
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Print number: 117_S_4601
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Process start date: 2022-07-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

BUILD for Veterans Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4601.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Dedicated offices for infrastructure planning and management will be established at each veterans' medical center, aiming to improve treatment and care conditions.
  • The Department of Veterans Affairs will be required to regularly assess and report on the efficiency of its facility management, leading to faster activation of new facilities and better maintenance of existing ones.
  • The act mandates a review of facility resilience to climate change, ensuring safety and continuity of services during natural disasters.
  • Regular reports on staffing, financial, and infrastructure needs will be introduced to improve planning and prevent delays in project execution.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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