H.R. 10646: 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.

This bill would let the Secretary of Defense use intergovernmental support agreements on behalf of Defense Agencies.

What that means in practice

Under current law, certain Defense Department services and support arrangements can be made by the “Secretary concerned.” This bill would expand that term so it also includes the Secretary of Defense when acting for the head of a Defense Agency.

In plain terms, this would give the Defense Department more authority to enter into agreements with state, local, tribal, or other government entities to provide installation-support services for Defense Agencies.

Likely effect

The bill would make it easier for Defense Agencies to use these kinds of support agreements directly through the Secretary of Defense, rather than needing separate authorization tied to each agency head.

It does not itself require any specific agreement to be made, and it does not describe new services or programs beyond allowing this authority to be used for Defense Agencies.

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