Rep. Calvert Supports Funding for our Veterans and Military Construction

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) voted along with a majority of the House of Representatives to pass the Fiscal Year 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The bill provides annual funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs as well as military infrastructure. 

“The FY27 MilCon/VA Appropriations bill approved by the House today upholds our commitments to our veterans as well as our active duty servicemembers,” said Rep. Calvert. “By fully funding the healthcare and benefits programs our veterans rely on, we can ensure they get the resources they need. The bill also includes robust funding for military construction, enabling continued investment in the Indo-Pacific region.”

Click HERE for a summary of the bill. 

The following provisions were included in the bill at Rep. Calvert’s request:

• VA CALL WAIT TIMES – The bill voices concern about the VA’s lack of consistent data on call wait times and call response times across the network, notably crisis and suicide lines, as well as standard customer service lines. Inconsistent tracking of call metrics may prevent the Department from identifying delays or barriers to care. Therefore, the bill requires the VA to compile a report evaluating the Department’s ability to measure and report call wait times and response performance across VA facilities, and provide recommendations to improve response times and ensure consistent tracking of call performance metrics.

• LIMB LOSS MEDICAL AND PROSTHETIC RESEARCH - The VA has a comprehensive approach to care for veterans living with limb loss and those at risk of amputation, including partnerships connecting veterans to peer visitors, support networks, and evidence-based educational resources that play a vital role in recovery, mental health, and long-term quality of life. The bill encourages the VA to expand its efforts to reach all veteran amputees nationwide and to strengthen its current program by providing enhanced care coordination services. The bill requires the VA to compile a report on efforts to enhance care coordination, increase veteran participation in peer support programs, and address gaps in access to limb loss resources across the continuum of care.

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