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Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House2026-04-22

Vote Breakdown

No floor votes recorded.

Plain Language Summary

This bill appropriates $10 million in recurring annual funding through the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to create a grant program for Disabled American Veterans (DAV) nonprofit chapters. The grants, capped at $1 million per chapter per year, can be used to renovate and expand facilities and provide additional resources to disabled veterans, with unused funds rolling over to future years.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue this bill directly supports disabled veterans by funding facility improvements and services provided by DAV organizations across North Carolina.
• •They contend that DAV chapters play a vital role in serving veterans' needs, and infrastructure improvements allow these organizations to better assist and accommodate disabled veterans in their communities.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may question whether $10 million in recurring general fund spending is justified given other state budget priorities, and whether similar support should be extended to other veteran service organizations.
• •Some may also note concerns about accountability and whether grant funds are the most efficient way to ensure resources reach disabled veterans, or whether direct veteran services might be more effective.