Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act
Summary
The Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act authorizes a major medical facility project for the Department of Veterans Affairs in St. Louis, Missouri. The project, slated for fiscal year 2026, includes constructing a new bed tower, clinical building expansion, consolidated administrative building and warehouse, utility plant, and parking garages. The authorized amount for this project is $1,762,668,000.
Expected Effects
This act will lead to the construction of new medical facilities for veterans in St. Louis, Missouri. It will increase the capacity and improve the quality of healthcare services available to veterans in the region. The authorization of appropriations ensures that the project can proceed as planned.
Potential Benefits
- Improved healthcare infrastructure for veterans in St. Louis.
- Increased capacity for medical services, reducing wait times.
- Modernized facilities with advanced medical technology.
- Potential for job creation in the construction and healthcare sectors.
- Enhanced comfort and convenience for veterans accessing care.
Potential Disadvantages
- Significant financial investment required, potentially impacting other VA programs.
- Risk of cost overruns during construction.
- Potential delays in project completion.
- Disruption to existing services during construction.
- Geographic concentration of benefits, potentially neglecting other areas with veteran healthcare needs.
Constitutional Alignment
The Act aligns with the Constitution's mandate to "provide for the common defence" and "promote the general Welfare" (Preamble) by supporting veterans' healthcare. Congress's power to authorize spending is derived from Article I, Section 8, which grants the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defence and general welfare of the United States.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).