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Lawmakers, VA describe backlog of state veterans home construction grants; some projects may wait years
Summary
Members pressed VA on a backlog of state veterans home construction projects; VA said project rankings and appropriations determine timing and that hundreds of projects compete for limited federal matching funds, while state officials urged more federal investment.
Representative Dave Taylor (R‑OH) told the subcommittee he represents a district with a state veterans home and asked VA witnesses about a backlog of construction projects that have state funding in place but are waiting for federal matching grants. “These projects ... are ready to go as soon as they receive their matching federal grant,” Taylor said, and he asked whether some sponsors may wait five to ten years at current funding levels.
VA witnesses confirmed a backlog and described the administration’s…
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