Bill > HR1170

This bill establishes a new procedure to provide expedited and streamlined access to certain U.S. military installations for Members of Congress and their staff. Specifically, the bill requires the Secretary of Defense to create procedures that automatically grant access to a military installation when a Member of Congress presents a valid congressional identification badge. The bill applies to military bases in the United States and Guam where military personnel can typically enter using a standard Department of Defense access card. Congressional employees accompanying the Member of Congress would be granted the same access. Importantly, the bill prohibits requiring Members of Congress to pre-schedule their visits to these installations. The legislation defines "Member of Congress" to include Senators, Representatives, Delegates, and Resident Commissioners, and "Congressional employees" as those defined in existing federal law. The goal appears to be ensuring that elected representatives can more easily and quickly visit and inspect military installations without bureaucratic delays or additional screening beyond showing their official congressional identification.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1170/all-info