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HR 10159

To authorize the Secretary of the Army to convey to the State of North Carolina a certain parcel of real property located at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on which the State shall construct a veterans' State home, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced by Richard Hudson and 1 co-sponsor

Authorizes transferring Fort Bragg land to North Carolina to build and operate a veterans’ state home for housing and related services.

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Bill Summary · HR 10159

Overview

HR 10159, introduced in the 119th Congress, would authorize the Secretary of the Army to convey a specific parcel of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to the State of North Carolina. The conveyed land is intended for the construction of a veterans’ state home. The bill outlines the purpose of the conveyance and related authorizations to facilitate the project, with a focus on advancing veterans’ housing and care infrastructure in North Carolina.

Purpose and Intent

  • Provide authority for the Department of the Army to transfer ownership of a defined parcel at Fort Bragg to the State of North Carolina.
  • Enable the state to use the land to build a veterans’ state home, addressing needs for long-term housing and related services for veterans.
  • Support coordination between federal and state governments to expand veterans’ benefits infrastructure.

Key Provisions

  • Conveyance Authority: The Secretary of the Army is empowered to convey the specified Fort Bragg parcel to the State of North Carolina. The bill designates the land transfer as a conveyance to advance the construction of a veterans’ home.
  • Purpose of the Parcel: The land is to be used by the State of North Carolina for the construction and operation of a veterans’ State home, including related facilities as appropriate to support veterans’ housing and services.
  • Conditions and Compliance: The bill typically includes standard federal conveyance conditions (e.g., ensuring the land is used for the stated purpose, maintaining compliance with applicable laws, and addressing any environmental or regulatory requirements). While the exact conditions are not detailed in the summary, such provisions commonly accompany land conveyance bills.

Who/What is Affected

  • Federal Government: Department of the Army would oversee the conveyance process and finalize transfer procedures.
  • State Government: State of North Carolina would receive ownership of the parcel and be responsible for developing and operating a veterans’ State home on the site.
  • Veterans Community: Eligible veterans would potentially benefit from enhanced access to long-term housing and related services provided by the state facility.
  • Fort Bragg and Local Area: Changes in land ownership could affect local planning, development, and associated community services.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • Status: As of the action history, the bill was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Armed Services (on 2026-08-27).
  • Next steps typically include committee review, potential hearings, and amendments, followed by House floor consideration and, if passed, transmission to the Senate.
  • The bill would require final approvals consistent with federal and state requirements for land conveyances and any related appropriations or authorizations.

Potential Implications

  • Positive Impact: Improves federal-state collaboration to provide veterans’ housing facilities, potentially expanding affordable, state-backed housing and care options for veterans in North Carolina.
  • Financial/Operational Considerations: The state would assume title to the land and ongoing development and operation responsibilities for the veterans’ home. Details on funding, construction timelines, and operating budgets would likely be addressed in subsequent state actions or related legislation.
  • Oversight: The transfer would be subject to standard federal oversight to ensure the land is used for the intended purpose and in compliance with applicable laws.

If you’d like, I can add context about similar past conveyance bills or outline potential timelines once committee actions or floor actions become available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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