Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act
Summary
The Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act authorizes a major medical facility project for the Department of Veterans Affairs in St. Louis, Missouri. The project is slated for fiscal year 2026. It includes construction of a new bed tower, clinical building expansion, consolidated administrative building and warehouse, utility plant, and parking garages.
Expected Effects
The Act will lead to the construction of new medical facilities for veterans in St. Louis, Missouri. This will expand the capacity and improve the quality of healthcare services available to veterans in the region. The Act also authorizes the appropriation of $1,762,668,000 for the project.
Potential Benefits
- Improved healthcare infrastructure for veterans in St. Louis.
- Increased capacity for medical services, potentially reducing wait times.
- Modernized facilities with advanced medical technology.
- Creation of construction jobs during the building phase.
- Enhanced comfort and care for veterans.
Potential Disadvantages
- Significant financial investment of $1,762,668,000.
- Potential for cost overruns during construction.
- Possible delays in project completion.
- Disruption to existing services during construction.
- Increased operational costs for the new facility.
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Constitutional Alignment
The Act aligns with the Constitution's mandate to provide for the common defense and promote the general welfare, as it directly supports veterans' healthcare. Congress has the power to appropriate funds for the construction of facilities that benefit veterans under Article I, Section 8, which grants Congress the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).