United StatesDefense secretary could make service agreements for defense agencies
The defense secretary could act for defense agency heads in agreements with other government bodies for services that support military facilities.
What it does
For facility support agreements between government bodies, the defense secretary would count as an authorized official when acting on behalf of a defense agency head.
Argument forLetting the defense secretary act for agency heads could make it easier to coordinate facility support agreements with other government bodies.
Argument againstWhen the defense secretary makes agreements for agencies, agency heads might have less direct control over services at their facilities.
More detail
The defense secretary could make agreements for facility support services. These agreements would be between government bodies and cover services that support military facilities. The secretary would have to act on behalf of the head of a defense agency.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 1Introduced in HouseLatest
- Oct 1Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.Introduced
National SecurityGovernment & Ethics