AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

SEC. 704. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.(a) Authorization of Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2009 Major Medical Facility Projects.—There is authorized to be appropriated for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2009 for the Construction, Major Projects, account—(1) $345,900,000 for the projects authorized in section 701; and(2) $1,493,495,000 for the increased amounts authorized for projects whose authorizations are modified by section 702.(b) Authorization For Appropriations For Fiscal Year 2009 Major Medical Facility Leases.—There is authorized to be appropriated for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2009 for the Medical Facilities account, $70,019,000, for the leases authorized in section 703.