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RepublicanBill · H.R. 1170· House(119-HR-1170)

Congressional Access to Military Posts Act of 2025

Rep. Kelly
Age: 60 years
Mississippi
Introduced
2/10/2025
Last activity
2/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsored by
Trent Kelly
Cosponsors
Republican - 1Democrat - 0
Armed Forces and National Security
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The ``Congressional Access to Military Posts Act of 2025'' aims to amend title 10 of the United States Code. This bill seeks to provide expedited access to specific military installations of the Department of Defense. The access is intended for Members of Congress and certain Congressional employees. Under this act, the Secretary must establish procedures to ensure access upon the presentation of a covered identification card. Additionally, the bill prohibits requiring Members to schedule access prior to their arrival at a covered installation.

Yes

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3

    The bill increases transparency by allowing Members of Congress to conduct unannounced oversight visits to military installations.

The opposite

  • Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?-1

    By allowing unannounced access to military installations, the bill may slightly reduce the effectiveness of standard security screening protocols.