New VA Leasing Legislation Could Transform Federal Facility Development

December 10, 2025

Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.) introduced the Leasing and Infrastructure Act of 2025 to address chronic delays in VA facility construction and leasing. The bill grants VA independent leasing authority, creates a dedicated funding mechanism, and mandates one-year award timelines with Congressional oversight. Additional reforms include modernized cost estimation, streamlined design standards, and risk-sharing provisions.

This legislation could serve as a model for broader federal leasing reform by providing agencies with independent authority, dedicated funding, and accountability measures to accelerate facility delivery.

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