HR 5241 · 97th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Military Construction Codification Act

Introduced 1981-12-16· Sponsored by Rep. Brinkley, Jack [D-GA-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Clean Bill to be Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.(1982-05-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Military Construction Codification Act - Permits the Secretary of Defense and the Secretaries of the military departments to carry out military construction projects as authorized by law. Includes within this authority the acquisition of land, facilities, equipment, and utilities, and planning and administration. Authorizes such Secretaries to carry out unauthorized construction if deferral of such construction would be inconsistent with national security needs. Requires that the appropriate committees of Congress be given 15 days notice before such construction begins. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to carry out an unauthorized military construction project if it is vital to the security of the United States. Requires that the appropriate committees of Congress be given 15 days notice of such project. Permits the Secretary of a military department or the Director of a defense agency to carry out unauthorized minor construction projects costing less than a specified amount. Excludes military family housing. Permits projects exceeding the limit to be funded if the overrun is caused by unanticipated, unusual variations in cost. Requires that the appropriate committees of Congres…

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