# West Los Angeles VA Campus Improvement Act of 2021

This bill is about improving and developing the Veterans Affairs medical campus in West Los Angeles, California. The government owns a large piece of land there that currently serves veterans, but much of it is underutilized or in need of upgrades. The bill gives the VA authority to modernize the facilities, improve services for veterans, and potentially develop parts of the property in ways that benefit both the veterans who use the campus and the surrounding community.

The practical impact is that veterans in the Los Angeles area should see better healthcare facilities and services. The bill allows for construction of new buildings, renovation of existing ones, and potentially mixed-use development that could include housing for homeless veterans, improved medical clinics, and other support services. By modernizing an aging campus, the VA can provide more efficient care and create a better environment for the veterans who depend on these facilities.

The bill also addresses what happens to the land itself. Rather than letting valuable property sit unused, the legislation allows the VA to work with developers and local partners to create a more vibrant campus that serves multiple purposes. This could mean new housing options for veterans, retail or community spaces, and improved infrastructure. For the broader Los Angeles community, this means a major piece of real estate gets revitalized in a way that prioritizes veteran services while also contributing to the local area's development and economic activity.

West Los Angeles VA Campus Improvement Act of 2021

Feinstein, Dianne

West Los Angeles VA Campus Improvement Act of 2021 This bill requires that land use revenues received by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in connection with the use of an easement, certain leases, or third-party land use at the VA's West Los Angeles Campus in Los Angeles, California, be used exclusively for specified purposes on campus. The bill prescribes that such revenues be used exclusively for <ul> <li>the renovation and maintenance of the land and facilities at the campus;</li> <li>supporting construction, maintenance, and services at the campus relating to temporary or permanent supportive housing for homeless or at-risk veterans and their families;</li> <li>implementing minor construction projects at the campus; or</li> <li>implementing community operations at the campus that support the development of emergency shelter or supportive housing for homeless or at-risk veterans and their families. </li> </ul>