Veronica Escobar (D-TX)
Streamlining Military Infrastructure Act
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican 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
The Streamlining Military Infrastructure Act requires the Secretary of Defense to conduct an assessment regarding intergovernmental support agreements. This assessment focuses on using these agreements to complete unspecified minor military construction projects. Specific assistant secretaries from the Army, Navy, and Air Force must submit a report to congressional defense committees. This report must occur within 120 days of the act's enactment. The assessment includes looking at feasibility for revised dollar thresholds for certain projects. Finally, the report must list up to 10 potential projects that could be carried out under these agreements.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +1
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
Improved military infrastructure through streamlined construction assessments can benefit the broader veteran community.
- Scored +1
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill directs an assessment to potentially streamline military construction through intergovernmental agreements.
- Scored +1
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill includes an assessment of higher dollar thresholds specifically for laboratory revitalization projects.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Assessment of revised dollar thresholds: The bill looks into whether thresholds can be changed to $18,000,000 for laboratory revitalization and $8,000,000 for projects using Operation and Maintenance accounts (Section 2, subsection b, 1). This could potentially streamline how military construction projects are handled.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text: The document focuses on the requirements for a report and assessment rather than outlining burdens or negative consequences.
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? — Improved military infrastructure through streamlined construction assessments can benefit the broader veteran community.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill directs an assessment to potentially streamline military construction through intergovernmental agreements.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill includes an assessment of higher dollar thresholds specifically for laboratory revitalization projects.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The bill assesses ways to better facilitate minor military construction projects through intergovernmental agreements.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — Streamlining military infrastructure and laboratory revitalization can improve the quality of military installations.
- 7/16/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Mark AlfordRepublican · Missouri