Washington, D.C. — Congressman Jake Ellzey (TX-06) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Fiscal Year 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act:

"This bill keeps faith with our veterans and military families. It fully funds veterans’ health care, invests in military housing, and strengthens the infrastructure our servicemembers rely on," said Congressman Ellzey. "It also ensures taxpayer dollars are focused where they belong, supporting those who served."

The FY26 MilCon-VA bill provides $453 billion in total funding, including $131.4 billion for veterans’ medical care and $2 billion for Military Family Housing. It includes over $1.2 billion to improve Guard and Reserve facilities and prohibits taxpayer funds for DEI programs, gender surgeries at the VA, or medical care for illegal aliens. It also blocks the VA from purchasing resources from China and protects veterans’ Second Amendment rights.

"Our job is simple—putting our servicemembers and veterans first," Ellzey said.

Key Provisions of the FY26 MilCon-VA Appropriations Act:

• $453 billion in total funding, including $152 billion in discretionary funding—$5 billion above last year.
• $131.4 billion for veterans' medical care, fully meeting the FY26 Budget Request.
• $2 billion for Military Family Housing, focused on improving conditions for servicemembers and their families.
• Over $1.2 billion for Guard and Reserve facility construction.
• Prohibits funds for DEI programs and gender surgeries at the VA, and protects Hyde-like language.
• Supports veteran homelessness initiatives, including the Bridging Rental Assistance for Veteran Empowerment program.
• Prevents VA from reporting veterans to the FBI without a judge’s consent.
• Blocks VA medical care for illegal aliens.
• Prohibits the VA from purchasing resources from China.
• Continues investment in military infrastructure, including projects in the Indo-Pacific.
• Maintains prohibitions on closing Naval Station Guantanamo Bay or building facilities for detainees on U.S. soil.