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119th Congress
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HOUSEH.R. 10046· 119th Congress

DEPOTS Act: Military Storage Facilities

DEPOTS Act

Sponsor
Michael Cloud (R-TX)
Introduced
Aug 6, 2026
Last Action
Aug 6, 2026
Passage
12%
Introduced
Aug 6, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Detailed summary unavailable — bill introduced Aug. 6, 2026, but Congressional Research Service summary not yet published.
  • Title suggests focus on military depots or supply/storage facilities, but specific policy changes unknown.
  • Awaiting committee review to clarify whether it funds, reorganizes, closes, or modifies armed forces depots.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Military readiness and supply chains depend on depot operations — changes could affect maintenance, logistics, or personnel.
  • Defense contractors and base communities near depots have financial stakes in any restructuring.
  • No cosponsors yet signals limited early congressional support or consensus on the issue.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill referred to House Armed Services Committee on Aug. 6 — full text and hearing schedule not yet announced.
  • Committee staff will produce detailed analysis before any markup or floor vote.
  • Track updates at Congress.gov/bill or sign up for Armed Services Committee alerts to follow progress.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Aug 6, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • Aug 6, 2026Introduced in House
  • Aug 6, 2026Introduced in House