House Bill 4046
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Department of Defense Check Before You Rent Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 12, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4046
Congress
115
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Department of Defense Check Before You Rent Act
This bill requires a military department, before leasing or acquiring new property, to certify that it evaluated the feasibility of using space under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense (DOD) and determined that: (1) such space is not reasonably available, (2) acquiring or leasing the new property would be more cost effective than the use of the DOD property, or (3) the use of the DOD property would interfere with the ongoing military mission of the property.
October 12, 2017
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11/16/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
10/12/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
10/12/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:25 PM