Sponsor
John R. Carter
Representative · R-TX
The bill directs $96.45 million to build a new VA outpatient clinic that will substantially improve local veterans' access and boost regional construction activity, but it increases federal spending and carries risks of overruns and reduced funding availability for other VA needs.
Veterans in and around Georgetown, TX will gain local access to a new VA community-based outpatient clinic, improving access to primary and specialty care.
The appropriation increases VA healthcare infrastructure and long-term capacity in the region, supporting continued delivery of veteran services.
Local communities and construction workers will see economic activity and jobs from the $96.45 million construction project during the build phase.
Taxpayers will fund the $96.45 million project, increasing federal spending that could raise budget pressures or crowd out other priorities.
The project faces risks of cost overruns or construction delays, which could increase the final bill and postpone benefits to veterans.
Concentrating $96.45 million on a single facility may limit funding available for other VA projects or services elsewhere, affecting veterans in other areas.
Based on analysis of 2 sections of legislative text.
Authorizes the VA to build a community-based outpatient clinic in Georgetown, TX and authorizes up to $96,448,066 for the project (FY2027 or the year funds are appropriated).
Representative · R-TX
Official title: To authorize the construction of a community-based outpatient clinic in Georgetown, Texas, as a major medical facility project of the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.
Introduced February 11, 2026 by John R. Carter · Last progress February 11, 2026
Authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to build a new community-based outpatient clinic in Georgetown, Texas, and provides authorization for up to $96,448,066 to be appropriated to the VA Construction, Major Projects account to fund the project in fiscal year 2027 (or the year funds are appropriated). The act is limited in scope: it names the bill and permits the specific construction project and associated funding authorization, with no additional policy or program changes.