Military Installation Retail Security Act of 2025

National Security Protection: The bill aims to prevent retailers controlled by covered nations from operating on military installations unless they are deemed not to be a threat. This is addressed in Section 2, subsection (a) and subsection (b).

Accountability through Reporting: The Secretary of Defense is required to submit a report to Congressional committees if they use a waiver to allow a retailer to stay. This includes a justification and a description of risk mitigation measures. This is found in Section 2, subsection (c)(2).

Increased Transparency: Retailers are required to submit a notice to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States describing their relationships with covered nations. This is found in Section 2, subsection (d)(1).

Loss of Vital Goods or Services: There is a risk that retailers currently operating on installations could be terminated, which might impact the welfare and morale of members of the Armed Forces if no reasonable alternatives exist. This is addressed in Section 2, subsection (c)(1)(A).

Administrative Burdens for Retailers: Certain retailers are required to submit specific notices to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States and must submit annual disclosures regarding changes in ownership structure. This is found in Section 2, subsection (d)(1) and subsection (d)(4).