Bill · S. 5247· Senate(119-S-5247)
Defense Community Infrastructure Program Tribal Eligibility Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 8/5/2026
- Last activity
- 8/5/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Patty Murray
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Defense Community Infrastructure Program Tribal Eligibility Act of 2026," aims to amend title 10 of the United States Code. The primary purpose is to include Indian Tribes in the defense community infrastructure program. It achieves this by inserting "Indian Tribes" into specific paragraphs within subsection (d) and subsection (e). The bill also provides a specific definition for the term "Indian Tribe" by referencing the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+7
The bill specifically expands program eligibility to include Indian Tribes.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The bill promotes equity by granting Indian Tribes access to defense community infrastructure programs.
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?+3
The bill facilitates infrastructure support for tribal lands via the defense community program.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Inclusion of Indian Tribes in the defense community infrastructure program: By amending subsection (d) and subsection (e), the bill expands eligibility to include Indian Tribes alongside local governments. This change allows tribal governments to be part of the defense community infrastructure program (Section 2, amending Section 2391).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+7Good For Rural Residents+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+3Improves Rural Development+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- 8/5/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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James LankfordRepublican · Oklahoma