The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has approved $596 million in infrastructure improvements during the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 as part of a historic $4.8 billion investment in non-recurring maintenance projects nationwide.

According to the VA, the FY 2026 maintenance budget is the largest in department history and will fund major repairs, replacements, and upgrades at VA medical facilities aimed at improving healthcare delivery and operational readiness for veterans.

VA Secretary Doug Collins said the investments are helping strengthen services for veterans across the country.

“The Trump Administration is making massive improvements in VA healthcare and benefits, and Veterans are noticing,” Collins said. “The historic investments we’re making in VA facilities across the nation are another reason why we’ve added more than 125,000 VA healthcare enrollees in 2026 alone.”

Through the second quarter, the VA has obligated more than $1 billion of the total funding package. Projects include:

• $795 million for repairs and upgrades to aging infrastructure systems at medical facilities.
• $255 million to modernize facilities in preparation for future electronic health record system updates.
• $13 million for major building improvements including elevators, electrical systems, and boiler plants.

The department also highlighted several additional accomplishments since January 2025, including:

• More than 125,000 new veterans enrolled in VA healthcare during 2026.
• Opening 35 new VA healthcare facilities nationwide.
• A 70% reduction in the VA benefits backlog.
• More than 82 million direct care appointments completed during FY 2025.
• More than 2.5 million appointments offered outside normal operating hours.
• Nearly 52,000 homeless veterans permanently housed during FY 2025, the highest total in seven years.