This bill lets the Department of Veterans Affairs build a major new medical project in St. Louis. It includes a new bed tower, an expanded clinic building, a combined admin building and warehouse, a utility plant, and new parking garages. The total cost can be up to about $1.763 billion, with funding authorized through the VA’s Construction, Major Projects account for fiscal year 2026 (or when funds are provided) .

In practical terms, this means more hospital beds, more space for care, and better support services for veterans in the St. Louis area. It should also make visits easier with more parking and updated facilities, which can reduce wait times and improve access to care .

• Who is affected: Veterans and their families in and around St. Louis; VA staff who provide care .
• What changes: New bed tower; expanded clinic; consolidated admin/warehouse; utility plant; parking garages .
• When: Authorized for fiscal year 2026 (or when funds are appropriated) .
• Cost: Up to $1,762,668,000 for the project .