Proposed Changes to Military Installation Support Agreements

The Frame

What this does

This amendment changes how military bases coordinate services with local governments and other federal agencies, potentially impacting the efficiency and funding of installation support services like maintenance and construction.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Department of Defense

The Department is required to implement a new data framework, maintain a public database, and produce periodic reports on support agreements.

Military installations

Installations will be subject to new standardized reporting and data collection requirements for their support agreements.

Local governments

Communities surrounding military bases may use the new toolkit and standardized resources to develop and negotiate support agreements.

Federal agencies

Other federal agencies are now explicitly authorized to act as partners in intergovernmental support agreements with military installations.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Senate Amendment 6307, proposed by Senators Blackburn and Warnock, would require the Department of Defense to create a standardized framework for tracking and evaluating agreements between military installations and local governments. It also expands the types of agencies that can participate in these support agreements and clarifies funding authorities.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an intergovernmental support agreement?

It is a formal arrangement between a military installation and a local government or other public entity to share or provide support services, such as maintenance or construction.

Will there be a public way to see these agreements?

Yes, the amendment requires the Secretary of Defense to establish a publicly accessible, searchable database of these agreements within one year of implementing the new data framework.

Who can participate in these agreements under the new rules?

The amendment expands participation to include any Federal agency, as well as public joint powers agencies and government corporations.

Why It Matters

This amendment changes how military bases coordinate services with local governments and other federal agencies, potentially impacting the efficiency and funding of installation support services like maintenance and construction.

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Expansion of Intergovernmental Cooperation

The amendment significantly broadens the scope of who can partner with military installations, moving from strictly local/public authorities to include any federal agency, government corporations, and joint powers agencies.

Department of Defense

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Defense“The primary agency responsible for implementing the proposed framework and repor”Map →

personMrs. Blackburn“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

organizationGovernment Publishing Office“Publisher of the Congressional Record.”Map →

personMr. Warnock“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the amendment.”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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