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The bill funds a $96.45M VA outpatient clinic that improves access and local capacity and creates construction jobs, at the cost of $96.45M to federal taxpayers with a risk of delays or reduced scope if costs exceed the cap.
Veterans in Georgetown and the surrounding area will have improved access to primary and specialty care because a new VA community-based outpatient clinic is funded ($96.45M).
The VA health system's local capacity will be expanded, reducing travel time for veterans and relieving pressure on larger VA hospitals in the region.
Construction and related work on the clinic will create local jobs and stimulate economic activity in the Georgetown area during the build phase.
Federal taxpayers (the federal budget) will fund the $96.45M project, increasing federal spending or requiring budget offsets elsewhere.
If actual costs exceed the $96.45M cap, the project could face delays, reduced scope, or service shortfalls without additional appropriations, which would harm veterans and local VA capacity.
Based on analysis of 2 sections of legislative text.
Authorizes the VA to construct a new outpatient clinic in Georgetown, TX, and authorizes up to $96,448,066 in Construction, Major Projects funds for FY2027 (or year funds are appropriated).
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 sets a $96,448,066 cost limit for the project. It also authorizes up to $96,448,066 to be appropriated from the VA Construction, Major Projects account for fiscal year 2027 (or the year funds are appropriated).