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.
Latest action (1 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 10646, titled "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," has been introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Joyce Beatty. The stated purpose of the bill is to allow the Secretary of Defense to make agreements with other government entities for support services on behalf of Defense Agencies. The full text of the bill has not yet been published, so its specific provisions and any additional purposes beyond what is indicated in the title are not available.
As the bill is currently in the introduced stage, it has just been formally presented to the House of Representatives. It will now proceed through the legislative process. Typically, this involves referral to a committee, where it may be considered, amended, and potentially voted on. If it passes out of committee, it would then be scheduled for a vote by the full House. Should it pass the House, it would then move to the Senate for a similar process.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 1, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10646 do?
- This bill, H.R. 10646, titled "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," has been introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Joyce Beatty. The stated purpose of the bill is to allow the Secretary of Defense to make agreements with other government entities for support services on behalf of Defense Agencies. The full text of the bill has not yet been published, so its specific provisions and any additional purposes beyond what is indicated in the title are not available. As the bill is currently in the introduced stage, it has just been formally presented to the House of Representatives. It will now proceed through the legislative process. Typically, this involves referral to a committee, where it may be considered, amended, and potentially voted on. If it passes out of committee, it would then be scheduled for a vote by the full House. Should it pass the House, it would then move to the Senate for a similar process.
- Has H.R. 10646 become law?
- Not yet. As of 1 Oct 2026, H.R. 10646 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10646?
- H.R. 10646 was sponsored by Rep. Joyce Beatty [D-OH3] (Democrat-OH), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10646?
- Introduced (1 Oct 2026).
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