The Faster Department of Veterans Affairs Construction Act of 2026 allows the VA to use commercial building codes and standards in facility.
The Faster Department of Veterans Affairs Construction Act of 2026 directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to use commercial codes and standards in the construction or alteration of VA facilities, provided they do not conflict with statutory and regulatory requirements. The bill mandates at least three pilot projects annually from 2027 to 2031 using these commercial codes and standards for major and minor construction or major lease projects. The Secretary must report on the use of these codes and the pilot projects to the Senate and House Committees on Veterans' Affairs.
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