S. 2109: Dyess CDC Addition Design Authorization Act

This bill, titled the Dyess CDC Addition Design Authorization Act, focuses on authorizing planning and design activities for an expansion of a child development center at Dyess Air Force Base in Texas. Here are the main points of the bill:

Project Overview

• The Secretary of the Air Force is mandated to oversee the planning and design for the construction of an addition to the existing child development center.
• The total budget allocated for this project is capped at $6.5 million, with a limit of nine percent designated specifically for planning and design activities.

Design Requirements

• The design process must incorporate integration with current facility systems, which includes:
• Fire alarms
• Fencing
• Utility infrastructure
• Access control systems
• The design must also consider:
• Ongoing use of the child development center while construction is in progress.
• Custom facility extensions on both ends of the new addition.
• Redesign of outdoor areas like playgrounds affected by the construction.

Funding Source

The funding for this project will be drawn from existing funds available for planning and design under the Department of the Air Force's unspecified minor military construction authority.

Conclusion on Legislative Action

The bill was introduced in the Senate on June 18, 2025, by Senator Ted Cruz and has been referred to the Committee on Armed Services for consideration.

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