H.R. 8554: Defense Community Infrastructure Program Revisions Act

This bill, known as the Defense Community Infrastructure Program Revisions Act, proposes changes to the existing defense community infrastructure program as outlined in Title 10 of the United States Code. The main provisions of the bill include:

Inclusion of Coast Guard Installations

The bill aims to expand the scope of the defense community infrastructure program to include installations operated by the Coast Guard. Currently, the program focuses on military installations under the Department of Defense, but this amendment seeks to integrate Coast Guard locations as well.

Collaboration with the Coast Guard

Specifically, the bill stipulates that:

• The Secretary of Defense must collaborate with the Commandant of the Coast Guard when selecting and prioritizing projects that support Coast Guard installations.
• Grants and funding provided under this program will support any Coast Guard mission that is authorized under the Homeland Security Act of 2002.

Definition of Military Installations

The bill also clarifies the definition of "military installation" to include Coast Guard installations that fall under the jurisdiction of the Department of Homeland Security. This means that projects related to Coast Guard facilities can receive the same types of support and funding available to other military installations.

Overall, the act aims to enhance the infrastructure support for Coast Guard operations, ensuring that these installations are acknowledged in federal funding and development efforts similar to their military counterparts.

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