What does Preamble of Military Readiness Permitting Efficiency Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to amend title 10, United States Code The amendment would authorize interagency agreements The purpose is to expedite reviews of priority Department of Defense programs and projects

What does SHORT TITLE. of Military Readiness Permitting Efficiency Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Military Readiness Permitting Efficiency Act of 2026.

What does INTERAGENCY AGREEMENTS TO EXECUTE CERTAIN REVIEWS OF PRIORITY of Military Readiness Permitting Efficiency Act of 2026 do?

This section amends title 10, United States Code by adding section 2673, concerning interagency agreements for reviews of priority military programs and projects. The Secretary of Defense or a military department Secretary may enter into agreements with the Directors of the National Marine Fisheries Service or the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. These agreements allow the Directors to execute reviews under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, the Endangered Species Act, or the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act for designated priority military programs or projects. The Secretary agrees to provide direct financial assistance to the Directors to hire personnel for the review process. Agreements are only authorized if the Secretary determines a review is in the national defense interest and the Director lacks sufficient funds or personnel. Eligible expenses include support of military planning, review activities, and development of programmatic agreements. A 'review process' is defined as reviewing potential environmental impacts to determine if a program or project meets the requirements of specified laws.

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Military Readiness Permitting Efficiency Act of 2026

Last updated: 6/8/2026 · Introduced: 6/8/2026

Author: Sarah Elfreth (D-MD)

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This bill authorizes the Secretary of Defense to enter into agreements with the National Marine Fisheries Service and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to expedite environmental reviews of priority military programs and projects.
The bill provides direct financial assistance to these agencies to hire personnel and cover expenses related to reviewing potential environmental impacts for designated military programs.
Agreements are only permitted if the Secretary of Defense deems the review vital to national defense and the agencies lack sufficient resources.

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