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US HR2762
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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Introduced
05/15/2019
05/15/2019
In Committee
05/16/2019
05/16/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
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. 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.
AI Summary
This bill amends Title 10 of the United States Code to modify and clarify the construction authority used in the event of a declaration of war or national emergency. Key provisions include:
1. Limiting the total cost of military construction projects undertaken during a national emergency declaration to $250 million.
2. Restricting the waiver of other laws affecting construction projects, allowing waivers only if the law does not already provide a means for compliance to be waived, modified, or expedited, and the Secretary of Defense determines the national emergency necessitates noncompliance.
3. Requiring that any funds used for such construction projects be otherwise unexecutable.
4. Imposing additional notification requirements to Congress, including the reasons for using the construction authority, details on the specific projects, cost estimates, any waivers of other laws, and the military construction projects that would be canceled or deferred to provide funding.
5. Mandating a five-day waiting period after notification before a construction project can be carried out during a national emergency.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (9)
Ruben Gallego (D)*,
Salud Carbajal (D),
Gil Cisneros (D),
Veronica Escobar (D),
John Garamendi (D),
Adam Smith (D),
Xochitl Torres Small (D),
Lori Trahan (D),
Filemón Vela (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness. (on 05/16/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2762/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2762/BILLS-116hr2762ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2762/BILLS-116hr2762ih.pdf.pdf |
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