Frank Lucas (R-OK)
To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 to exempt certain military installations from guidance regarding the maintenance of the aggregate square footage of facilities of the Department of Defense.
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
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 proposes a change to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025. It introduces a specific exemption for certain military installations. The exemption applies to guidance regarding the maintenance of the aggregate square footage of Department of Defense facilities. Specifically, it targets military installations that are undergoing a mission transition as of the date of enactment. The text was introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Lucas on June 4, 2026.
Yes
- Scored +2
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
Benefits military personnel and defense operations by easing infrastructure restrictions during transitions.
- Scored +2
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
Provides operational flexibility for military installations undergoing mission transitions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Military Installations in Transition (Section 1): The bill exempts military installations undergoing a mission transition from guidance regarding the maintenance of aggregate square footage of Department of Defense facilities. This could be considered positive because it allows these specific facilities flexibility during a transition period without being strictly bound by square footage maintenance caps.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified (Section 1): Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that explicitly detail negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Benefits military personnel and defense operations by easing infrastructure restrictions during transitions.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — Provides operational flexibility for military installations undergoing mission transitions.
- 6/4/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in House
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