Proposed Military Installation Stormwater Project Acceleration Program

The Frame

What this does

This amendment would establish a new federal program to accelerate the planning and construction of stormwater infrastructure on military installations, potentially impacting local flood management and defense-related road projects.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Department of Defense

The agency is required to establish the program, develop a merit-based selection process, and submit annual reports to Congress.

Military installations

Installations are the primary sites for the stormwater projects and infrastructure improvements authorized by the program.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Senator Van Hollen has proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill to create a new program within the Department of Defense focused on speeding up stormwater management projects. The program would prioritize infrastructure improvements on or near military bases, including , to help prevent flooding.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the goal of this new program?

The program is designed to speed up the planning and construction of stormwater management projects on or near military installations to prevent flooding.

Can this program be used for local 'earmarks' or community projects?

No. The text explicitly states that the program cannot be used to provide funding for community project funding requests or items.

How will the public know if the program is working?

The Secretary of Defense is required to submit an annual report to Congress every March 1 detailing the status of projects, their effectiveness in preventing flooding, and the criteria used to select them.

Why It Matters

This amendment would establish a new federal program to accelerate the planning and construction of stormwater infrastructure on military installations, potentially impacting local flood management and defense-related road projects.

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Formalizing Stormwater Management

The amendment moves stormwater management from a general infrastructure consideration to a dedicated, merit-based acceleration program within the Department of Defense.

Department of Defense

Connected Entities

personVan Hollen, Mr.“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Defense“The agency tasked with establishing and managing the proposed program.”Map →

organizationCommittees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives“The committees that would receive annual reports on the program.”Map →

organizationGovernment Publishing Office“Publisher of the Congressional Record.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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