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Improved VA Infrastructure Management: Faster, Safer Care for Veterans.

This Act aims to radically improve the management of buildings, clinics, and land belonging to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It introduces new staffing and planning standards to accelerate the construction and renovation of medical facilities and ensure infrastructure is resilient to natural disasters. This potentially means faster access to modern and safe healthcare facilities for veterans and their families.
Key points
Veterans will gain access to safer and more modern facilities due to the requirement for VA infrastructure planning to be resilient to climate change (e.g., floods, fires).
The introduction of dedicated teams and performance metrics is intended to shorten the time required to complete new hospitals and renovations.
The VA must develop plans to meet infrastructure needs for dental and long-term care, including specific needs for women veterans.
Mechanisms to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse in VA construction projects are strengthened.
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Print number: 118_S_42
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Process start date: 2023-01-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

BUILD for Veterans Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_42.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans will gain access to safer and more modern facilities due to the requirement for VA infrastructure planning to be resilient to climate change (e.g., floods, fires).
  • The introduction of dedicated teams and performance metrics is intended to shorten the time required to complete new hospitals and renovations.
  • The VA must develop plans to meet infrastructure needs for dental and long-term care, including specific needs for women veterans.
  • Mechanisms to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse in VA construction projects are strengthened.
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 2025-12-30.

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