HB7489: Georgetown VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic Authorization Act of 2026
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
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.
Plain-language summary
This bill would authorize the Department of Veterans Affairs to build a community-based outpatient clinic in Georgetown, Texas. A community-based outpatient clinic is a VA health facility that provides medical services to veterans in their local area. The project is classified as a major medical facility project, meaning it requires specific congressional approval before construction can begin. The bill covers fiscal year 2027, which runs from October 2026 through September 2027. The bill was introduced by Representative John Carter and is currently in the early stage of the legislative process.
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HB7489: Georgetown VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic Authorization Act of 2026