House bill would expand tribal eligibility for defense infrastructure grants
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A bill introduced in the House, titled the Defense Community Infrastructure Program Tribal Eligibility Act of 2026, was referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. The legislation proposes to clarify or expand eligibility rules for the Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP).
Why it matters: This is a specific administrative fix. It does not create a new funding stream or increase the overall budget for the program. Instead, it seeks to remove potential legal barriers that might prevent tribal nations from accessing existing grants for infrastructure improvements near military bases. If enacted, it would streamline the application process for tribal entities.
Who it affects
- Tribal governments with lands adjacent to or near U.S. military installations
The source is Congress.gov, the official legislative database for the U.S. Congress; readers should check the original document for the specific statutory language and current status before relying on it.
Agency: House
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document