To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the modification and clarification of construction authority in the event of a declaration of war or national emergency, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 15, 2019)
This bill restricts military construction authority used in the event of a declaration of war or a declaration by the President of a national emergency. It limits to $250 million the amount that may be expended for military construction projects in the event of a national emergency declaration for its duration. Additionally, any appropriated funds used must be otherwise not executable. It restricts authority to waive or disregard a requirement that would otherwise apply to such a construction project.
The bill requires any decision to undertake such a project to congressional notification requirements that include
- an explanation of why the use of the Armed Forces is required to respond to a national emergency,
- how a project supports the needs of members of the Armed Forces,
- estimates of construction costs,
- determinations to waive or disregard other law affecting construction authority, and
- reference to projects that would be subject to cancellation or deferment in order to provide construction funds to address such an emergency.
What just happenedMay 16, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 15, 2019
- May 16, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Readiness Subcommittee - May 15, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Services Committee - May 15, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 15, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House