House Bill 2762
116th Congress(2019-2020)
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.
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 15, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2762
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
May 15, 2019
05/16/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
05/15/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
05/15/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 3:11:50 AM