Joyce Beatty (D-OH)
To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Defense to enter into intergovernmental support agreements on behalf of Defense Agencies, and for other purposes.
A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill amends title 10 of the United States Code concerning installation-support services and intergovernmental support agreements. It specifically allows the Secretary of Defense to enter into these agreements on behalf of Defense Agencies. The legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives by Mrs. Beatty, along with Ms. Elfreth, on October 1, 2026. Following its introduction, the bill was referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 1 of the bill expands the definition of the term Secretary concerned to include the Secretary of Defense acting on behalf of the head of a Defense Agency. This change authorizes the Secretary of Defense to enter into intergovernmental support agreements on behalf of these agencies, which may help streamline operations for installation-support services.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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- 10/1/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Sarah ElfrethDemocrat · Maryland