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DemocratBill · H.R. 9188· House(119-HR-9188)

Military Readiness Permitting Efficiency Act of 2026

Rep. Elfreth
Age: 38 years
Maryland
Introduced
6/8/2026
Last activity
6/8/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsored by
Sarah Elfreth
Cosponsors
Democrat - 0Republican - 1
Armed Forces and National Security
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The Military Readiness Permitting Efficiency Act of 2026 allows the Secretary of Defense or a military department secretary to make agreements with the Directors of the National Marine Fisheries Service or the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. These agreements are meant to speed up reviews for priority military programs and projects. Under these deals, the Department of Defense provides money to hire the staff needed to perform the reviews. This applies to reviews required by the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.

Yes

  • Is this likely to create jobs?+2

    Provides funding to hire additional personnel at the National Marine Fisheries Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+2

    Increases staffing for agencies tasked with executing reviews under the Endangered Species and Marine Mammal Protection Acts.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+1

    Facilitates interagency agreements to expedite priority federal military projects.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what is spent on the military?-1

    Authorizes the Department of Defense to provide additional financial assistance to other agencies.