H.R. 8554In committeeSecurity & foreign affairs
Bill would open military infrastructure grants to Coast Guard communities
Data as of July 11, 2026
HR 8554 adds Coast Guard bases to an existing DoD grant program that funds roads, utilities, and services near military installations.45-second read · 4 questions answered below
Decoded
What does this do?
HR 8554 expands the Defense Community Infrastructure Program to include Coast Guard installations, which are currently excluded. The program provides grants to local governments near military bases to fund infrastructure such as roads, utilities, and schools. The bill does not create a new program or add new funding on its own.
Who does it affect?
Communities located near Coast Guard bases would become eligible to apply for federal infrastructure grants for the first time. Coast Guard personnel and their families living near those bases could also be affected if local infrastructure changes as a result.
Why does it matter?
Expanding eligibility means local governments near Coast Guard bases can compete for grants that were previously unavailable to them. The bill also adds a coordination requirement, giving the Coast Guard Commandant approval authority over project selection tied to Coast Guard facilities before the Secretary of Defense acts.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
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- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
Defense Community Infrastructure Program Revisions Act
- Introduced:
- April 28, 2026
- Latest action:
- April 28, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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