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119-hr-2083119th CongressWALLET

Veterans First Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Taylor, David J. [R-OH-2]

Introduced

Summary

Would redirect $2.0 billion from the United States Agency for International Development to fund construction and renovation of State veterans' homes. It would let the Department of Veterans Affairs provide grants to states to acquire, build, remodel, and furnish nursing home and domiciliary facilities for veterans.

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  • Veterans and families: Expands federal grant support for state-run nursing homes and domiciliary care, aiming to improve or increase long-term care space and facility quality.
  • State veterans' homes and states: Enables VA-funded grants under 38 U.S.C. 8131–8138 for acquisition, construction, remodeling, and furnishing. The appropriation would remain available until expended.
  • USAID and international programs: Permanently rescinds $2.0 billion from USAID's unobligated balances, shifting those federal resources from international assistance to veterans' care.

*Would reallocate $2.0 billion from USAID to the Department of Veterans Affairs for grants to acquire, construct, remodel, and furnish State veterans' homes.*

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

More funding for state veterans homes

If enacted, the VA would get $2 billion to give grants to states. States could build new veterans nursing and domiciliary homes, or upgrade existing state veterans hospitals and homes. The money would stay available until it is all spent. Veterans using state homes could see more beds and better facilities.

Cuts to unspent USAID funds

If enacted, $2 billion would be permanently taken back from unspent USAID funds. USAID programs, grants, and contractors could get less funding. International aid projects that rely on these dollars could be reduced or delayed.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Taylor, David J. [R-OH-2]

OH • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 3/11/2025

  • Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 3/11/2025

  • Rep. Wied, Tony [R-WI-8]

    WI • R

    Sponsored 3/11/2025

  • Rep. Onder, Robert F. [R-MO-3]

    MO • R

    Sponsored 3/11/2025

  • Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 3/11/2025

  • Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 3/14/2025

  • Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 3/14/2025

  • Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 3/31/2025

  • Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23]

    CA • R

    Sponsored 3/31/2025

  • Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]

    MN • R

    Sponsored 4/9/2025

  • Rep. Flood, Mike [R-NE-1]

    NE • R

    Sponsored 4/28/2025

  • Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 6/26/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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