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Accelerating Veteran Hospital Construction: New Design-Build Rules.

This act aims to streamline and accelerate the construction of new medical facilities for veterans by mandating the use of the "design-build" method. This is intended to help deliver modern hospitals faster, directly impacting healthcare access for veterans and ensuring more efficient use of public funds.
Key points
Mandatory use of the "design-build" method for new veteran construction projects to shorten completion times.
The goal is to deliver modern medical facilities for veterans more quickly and manage construction costs more efficiently.
The act seeks to reduce the backlog in building and modernizing medical infrastructure for veterans.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1846
Sponsor: Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]
Process start date: 2025-05-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

VA Design-Build Construction Enhancement Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1846.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-05-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory use of the "design-build" method for new veteran construction projects to shorten completion times.
  • The goal is to deliver modern medical facilities for veterans more quickly and manage construction costs more efficiently.
  • The act seeks to reduce the backlog in building and modernizing medical infrastructure for veterans.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Banks, Jim [R-IN].

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 2025-12-23.

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