Hudson, Knott Veterans Home Bill Clears Senate, Heads to President’s Desk

September 30, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed legislation led by U.S. Representatives Richard Hudson (NC-09), Fort Bragg’s Congressman, and Brad Knott (NC-13) to clear the way for construction of a new state veterans home near Fort Bragg. The bill now heads to the President’s desk for signature. “Our veterans kept their promise to serve, and we have a responsibility to keep our promise to take care of them,” said Rep. Hudson. “With today’s unanimous Senate passage, we are one step away from getting this bill signed into law and moving forward with a new veterans home near Fort Bragg. I want to thank Senator Budd, Chairman Wicker, and the Senate Armed Services Committee for working quickly to move our bill through the Senate and help us deliver for North Carolina’s veterans.” "Serving our veterans is incumbent on all of us,” said Rep. Knott. “It was my privilege to work with Congressman Hudson and take this important step in serving some of North Carolina’s finest. Today, the Senate moved swiftly to pass our bill aiming to facilitate the construction of a new veterans' home in Harnett County. North Carolina's 13th District is home to tens of thousands of veterans who have earned care worthy of their service. Once President Trump signs this into law, this new facility will finally deliver the long-term care our veterans have earned and deserve.” U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) supported the legislation in the Senate and worked with the Senate Armed Services Committee to help advance it quickly toward final passage. “North Carolina is the proud home of more than 620,000 veterans, and we have a responsibility to provide them with the quality of care that they have earned. After the Fayetteville State Veterans Home closed in 2024, our state lost critical capacity to care for our veterans. Building a new veterans home near Fort Bragg will help fill that gap and ensure that our nation’s heroes receive the quality care they deserve. I am grateful to Representative Richard Hudson for leading this effort in the House and working with me to get this bill passed in the Senate,” said Sen. Budd. The legislation transfers 20 acres off installation at Fort Bragg to the State of North Carolina, allowing the state to move forward with the permitting and construction process for the new veterans home. The former Fayetteville State Veterans Home closed in 2024, displacing 85 veterans, including many with dementia and other disabilities. Hudson has worked with members of the North Carolina congressional delegation and the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to advance plans for a replacement facility, and the legislation is a necessary step in that effort. The House unanimously passed the legislation earlier this month. Following unanimous Senate passage, the bill will now be sent to the President for his signature. Hudson and Knott were joined by Reps. David Rouzer (NC-07), Don Davis (NC-01), Deborah Ross (NC-02), Greg Murphy (NC-03), Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Virginia Foxx (NC-05), Addison McDowell (NC-06), Mark Harris (NC-08), Pat Harrigan (NC-10), Chuck Edwards (NC-11), Alma Adams (NC-12), and Tim Moore (NC-14) in cosponsoring the legislation. Issues : Veterans