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H.R. 10646House119th Congress (2025-2027)In Committee

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.

Sponsored by Joyce BeattyRep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH)
Introduced October 1, 2026

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This bill changes the definition in Title 10 of the U.S. Code so that the Secretary of Defense can sign intergovernmental support agreements for Defense Agencies. By treating the Secretary of Defense as the “Secretary concerned,” the bill lets the Defense Department act on behalf of agency heads when arranging support services with other governments.

Key Provisions

  • Adds language to the definition of “Secretary concerned” to include the Secretary of Defense when acting for the head of a Defense Agency, allowing the Secretary to enter into intergovernmental support agreements on the agency’s behalf.

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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Services Committee

October 1, 2026

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Introduced in House

October 1, 2026

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Services Committee

October 1, 2026

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Introduced in HouseIssued October 1, 2026

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119th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 10646

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

October 1, 2026

Mrs. Beatty (for herself and Ms. Elfreth) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services

A BILL

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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Installation-support services: intergovernmental support agreements

Section 2679(f) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

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The term Secretary concerned includes the Secretary of Defense acting on behalf of the head of a Defense Agency.

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