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HB10646: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Defense to enter into intergovernmental support agreements on behalf of Defense Agencies, and for other purposes.

: Joyce Beatty (D-US) : Oct 4, 2026 Updated: Oct 1, 2026
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Defense to enter into intergovernmental support agreements on behalf of Defense Agencies, and for other purposes.

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This bill would change federal law to let the Secretary of Defense sign agreements with other government agencies to provide services and support on behalf of Defense agencies. Currently, the law may not clearly allow this type of arrangement. The bill is sponsored by Representatives Joyce Beatty and Sarah Elfreth. It has just been introduced and is in the early stage of the legislative process.

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