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Congressional Access to Military Posts Act of 2025
3/11/2025, 4:23 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1170
Bill 119 hr 1170, also known as the "Expedited Access for Members of Congress Act," aims to amend title 10 of the United States Code to allow Members of Congress and certain Congressional employees to have quicker access to certain military installations operated by the Department of Defense.
The bill seeks to streamline the process for Members of Congress and their staff to visit military installations for oversight and informational purposes. Currently, accessing these installations can be a lengthy and bureaucratic process, hindering the ability of lawmakers to effectively carry out their duties of oversight and decision-making.
If passed, the bill would provide expedited access for Members of Congress and certain Congressional employees, allowing them to more easily visit military installations and gather information firsthand. This would enable lawmakers to better understand the operations and needs of the military, ultimately leading to more informed decision-making on matters related to national defense. Overall, the "Expedited Access for Members of Congress Act" aims to improve transparency and accountability within the Department of Defense by facilitating greater access for lawmakers to military installations. This bill has the potential to enhance the effectiveness of Congressional oversight and decision-making in matters related to national security.
The bill seeks to streamline the process for Members of Congress and their staff to visit military installations for oversight and informational purposes. Currently, accessing these installations can be a lengthy and bureaucratic process, hindering the ability of lawmakers to effectively carry out their duties of oversight and decision-making.
If passed, the bill would provide expedited access for Members of Congress and certain Congressional employees, allowing them to more easily visit military installations and gather information firsthand. This would enable lawmakers to better understand the operations and needs of the military, ultimately leading to more informed decision-making on matters related to national defense. Overall, the "Expedited Access for Members of Congress Act" aims to improve transparency and accountability within the Department of Defense by facilitating greater access for lawmakers to military installations. This bill has the potential to enhance the effectiveness of Congressional oversight and decision-making in matters related to national security.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1170
Bill HR 1170 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 10, 2025. Bill HR 1170 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 10, 2025. Bill HR 1170's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of February 10, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1170
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1170
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1170
To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for expedited access to certain military installations of the Department of Defense for Members of Congress and certain Congressional employees.
To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for expedited access to certain military installations of the Department of Defense for Members of Congress and certain Congressional employees.
Comments

Gracie Stone
1,023
1 year ago
This bill is so dumb, why do they get special treatment? It's not fair!
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1170
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