WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-02) voted in favor of H.R. 8469, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, the first of twelve Appropriations bills needed to fund the federal government for Fiscal Year 2027. 

The bill provides over $469 billion in total funding, and contains four provisions authored by Congresswoman Kiggans aimed at strengthening servicemembers’ quality of life, supporting public shipyard workers, and advancing the modernization of critical military infrastructure.

Rep. Kiggans successfully secured the inclusion of multiple amendments in the final bill. These provisions:

• Direct the Navy to prioritize maintenance and modernization of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) critical to mission readiness,

• Emphasize the need for repairs and upkeep of infrastructure supporting the Navy’s amphibious capabilities, including piers and dry docks,

• Prioritize quality-of-life improvements at Naval Aviation Training facilities, including ready rooms, waiting areas, and restroom facilities,

• And support modernization and maintenance of workspaces used by Navy civilian employees at public shipyards, including office buildings and other essential facilities.

Congresswoman Kiggans said, “As a Navy veteran, Navy wife, and Navy Mom, I understand the importance of ensuring our servicemembers are supported both at home and abroad. This includes investing in the infrastructure, facilities, and quality of life resources that are essential to military readiness and the well-being of our military families and civilian workforce. Hampton Roads serves a critical role in our national defense, and I will continue fighting to ensure our community has the resources it needs to succeed.”

In addition to Kiggans’ amendments, the bill fully funds:

• $19.2 billion for the Department of War military construction and family housing, including:
  • $90 million in additional funding for design of barracks and child development centers,
  • $60 million above FY26 levels for the demolition of excess and obsolete infrastructure to lower long-term facility maintenance costs and save the taxpayers money,
  • $50 million in additional funding for oversight of privatized family housing and investments in DoW family housing,
• And $450.29 billion for the Department of Veterans Affairs, which is $83.6 billion above the FY26 enacted levels. This includes:
  • $138.2 billion for veterans’ medical care
  • $54.6 billion for toxic exposure related care via the Toxic Exposures Fund. 

“This bill makes critical investments that support our servicemembers, military families, and veterans by strengthening housing, improving childcare resources, and modernizing outdated facilities,” said Congresswoman Kiggans. “I’m especially proud that it includes robust funding for veterans’ healthcare and toxic exposure-related treatment to ensure those who sacrificed for our country receive the support they deserve.”

This legislation now moves to the Senate for consideration.