The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced an additional allocation of $800 million for infrastructure improvements within the current fiscal year. This funding is part of the Veterans Health Administration’s Non-Recurring Maintenance program, aimed at enhancing healthcare facilities to ensure patient safety and effective care.
The funds will be directed towards repairing and updating aging VA facilities and technology. Improvement projects include upgrades to boiler and chiller systems, electric infrastructure, elevators, heating ventilation and air conditioning systems, sprinklers, fire alarms, renovation of clinical and support spaces, utility system upgrades, medical equipment sites, and Electronic Health Record Modernization infrastructure.
“This is another step forward in our efforts to make VA work better for the Veterans, families, caregivers and survivors we are charged with serving,” said VA Secretary Doug Collins. “Improved facilities, equipment and infrastructure help improve care for Veterans, and these additional funds will enable VA to achieve that goal.”
The additional funds are sourced from savings achieved through various VHA reform efforts. The total spending on the NRM program for fiscal year 2025 will reach $2.8 billion, marking an increase of nearly $500 million compared to fiscal year 2024.
