House · HR 10159 · 119th Congress
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.
Summary
This bill lets the Army give 20 acres of land at Fort Bragg in North Carolina to the state for free. North Carolina will use the land to build a home for veterans who are disabled and need care. The state must pay all costs related to the land transfer, and the land reverts to the federal government if it stops serving veterans.
In Favor
Many veterans in North Carolina need nursing or long-term care but lack enough local options. This bill gives the state free land to build a dedicated veterans' home, removing a major cost barrier. Veterans who served the country get a place to live with proper care close to their families and communities.
Against
The federal government gives up 20 acres of military land at no cost, which means taxpayers receive nothing in return for that property. North Carolina bears all transfer costs but gains full control of valuable land near Fort Bragg. If the state ever shifts the land away from veteran care, getting it back depends entirely on the Army choosing to act.
Additional Considerations
Purpose & Problem
Is the problem real and worth federal action?
This bill lets the Army transfer a 20-acre plot at Fort Bragg to North Carolina at no charge. The land would be used to build a home for veterans who need care because of age, illness, or disability.
Scope & Related Provisions
Does it stay focused, or carry unrelated add-ons?
The bill's provisions stay tied to its core purpose of transferring land for a veterans' care home. Each section covers the transfer, its costs, and conditions that protect the federal interest.
Who Is Affected
Who benefits, and who bears the cost?
Veterans in North Carolina could gain access to a new state-run care home. The State of North Carolina must pay all costs tied to the transfer, and the Army handles the process.
Cost & Funding
Is it affordable and responsibly funded?
The bill authorizes no federal spending and transfers the land without payment to the federal government. North Carolina must cover all transfer costs, including surveys, environmental reviews, and other administrative fees.
Risks & Implementation
What could go wrong in practice?
If North Carolina stops using the land for a veterans' home, the Army can take the property back. Completing required surveys and environmental reviews could delay or complicate the transfer process.
For the actual bill text, see congress.gov.
AI-generated · Published 10/16/2026