Streamlining Military Infrastructure Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (16 Jul 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
What this bill does
H.R. 9738, the Streamlining Military Infrastructure Act, would direct the Department of Defense to study the potential use of "intergovernmental support agreements" for carrying out unspecified minor military construction projects. Specifically, it requires the Assistant Secretaries for installations at the Army, Navy, and Air Force to each submit a report to Congress within 120 days of enactment. These reports must evaluate the feasibility of raising the dollar limits for such projects done under these agreements—up to $18 million for laboratory revitalization work and $8 million for projects funded through operation and maintenance accounts—and must identify up to ten specific projects from existing military facility plans that could be carried out this way.
The bill primarily affects the Department of Defense's internal processes for managing minor military construction, particularly how the military services partner with state or local governments through intergovernmental support agreements. It does not itself change funding levels or authorize new construction; rather, it sets up a study and reporting requirement intended to inform future decisions about expanding these agreements' scope.
The bill was introduced in the House on July 16, 2026, by Rep. Veronica Escobar with a cosponsor, and referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. As a newly introduced bill, it would need to be considered and approved by that committee, then pass the full House and the Senate, and be signed by the President before becoming law. No further action has yet been taken.
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Timeline
16 Jul 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9738 do?
- H.R. 9738, the Streamlining Military Infrastructure Act, would direct the Department of Defense to study the potential use of "intergovernmental support agreements" for carrying out unspecified minor military construction projects. Specifically, it requires the Assistant Secretaries for installations at the Army, Navy, and Air Force to each submit a report to Congress within 120 days of enactment. These reports must evaluate the feasibility of raising the dollar limits for such projects done under these agreements—up to $18 million for laboratory revitalization work and $8 million for projects funded through operation and maintenance accounts—and must identify up to ten specific projects from existing military facility plans that could be carried out this way. The bill primarily affects the Department of Defense's internal processes for managing minor military construction, particularly how the military services partner with state or local governments through intergovernmental support agreements. It does not itself change funding levels or authorize new construction; rather, it sets up a study and reporting requirement intended to inform future decisions about expanding these agreements' scope. The bill was introduced in the House on July 16, 2026, by Rep. Veronica Escobar with a cosponsor, and referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. As a newly introduced bill, it would need to be considered and approved by that committee, then pass the full House and the Senate, and be signed by the President before becoming law. No further action has yet been taken.
- Has H.R. 9738 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9738. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9738?
- H.R. 9738 was sponsored by Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16] (D-TX), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9738?
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (16 Jul 2026).
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