Derek Schmidt (R-KS)
To modify the authority of Department of Defense for installation support services and intergovernmental support agreements, and for other purposes.
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill changes how the Department of Defense handles installation support services and intergovernmental support agreements. It allows the Secretary concerned to use funds from any Department of Defense source to pay for these support services. The bill requires the Secretary of Defense to create a uniform framework to collect and evaluate data from these agreements. Additionally, it directs the Secretary to establish a publicly accessible, searchable database documenting this data. The bill also requires regular analyses and reports to be submitted to Congress regarding the agreements. Finally, it updates definitions related to support services and Department of Defense funding sources.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill mandates the creation of a publicly accessible, searchable database and regular reports to Congress regarding intergovernmental support agreements, directly improving government transparency.
- Scored +3
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
The bill enhances intergovernmental support agreements, promoting cooperation between the Department of Defense and local or state entities.
- Scored +2
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
Upgrading installation support services and facility management helps maintain military bases where veterans and service members live and work.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Transparency and Accountability: Section 1, adding subsection (f)(2)(B), requires the Secretary of Defense to establish a publicly accessible, searchable database documenting intergovernmental support agreement data. This is positive because it allows the people and elected officials to see how these agreements are being handled and keeps the government accountable.
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Public Insight through Reports: Section 1, adding subsection (f)(4), requires the Secretary of Defense to submit reports to Congress containing findings of data analyses, recommendations, and best practices. This ensures that the public and Congress receive regular updates on performance outcomes, cost savings, and efficiencies gained.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Potential Administrative and Financial Burdens: The text of the bill does not explicitly identify or detail any specific negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States resulting from these provisions.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates the creation of a publicly accessible, searchable database and regular reports to Congress regarding intergovernmental support agreements, directly improving government transparency. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The bill enhances intergovernmental support agreements, promoting cooperation between the Department of Defense and local or state entities.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Many military installations are located near rural communities, and enhanced intergovernmental support agreements can improve local collaboration and regional resource sharing. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Upgrading installation support services and facility management helps maintain military bases where veterans and service members live and work.
- Education And Technology
- Does this get reliable internet to more people? — The requirement for a publicly accessible, searchable database documenting intergovernmental support agreement data promotes digital government transparency and online access to public records.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — By streamlining intergovernmental support agreements between military installations and local communities, the bill fosters better local collaboration and regional infrastructure support.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill improves installation support services and infrastructure management which benefits military installations and personnel stationed there.
- 10/9/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in House