S.1456 - Military Installation Retail Security Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
The Military Installation Retail Security Act of 2025 (S.1456) aims to amend Title 10 of the United States Code to establish requirements for long-term concession agreements between the Secretary of Defense and retailers controlled by 'covered nations'. The bill seeks to prevent retailers controlled by potentially adversarial nations from operating on U.S. military installations, citing national security concerns. It mandates reviews of existing contracts and requires termination unless a waiver is granted or the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) determines that the business operation does not detrimentally affect national security.
Expected Effects
The likely effect of this bill is increased scrutiny and potential termination of existing retail agreements on military bases with companies that have ties to certain foreign nations. This could lead to a shift in the types of businesses operating on military installations. It will also likely increase the administrative burden on the Department of Defense and CFIUS.
Potential Benefits
- Enhanced national security by reducing potential influence or espionage from adversarial nations.
- Protection of sensitive information and technologies on military installations.
- Increased oversight and accountability of retail operations on military bases.
- Promotion of businesses that are not controlled by foreign entities potentially adverse to U.S. interests.
- Strengthening the resilience of supply chains and services available to military personnel.
Most Benefited Areas:
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential disruption of services and increased costs for military personnel and their families if existing retailers are terminated.
- Possible retaliatory actions from covered nations, impacting international trade and relations.
- Increased administrative burden and costs for the Department of Defense and CFIUS.
- Risk of overreach, potentially impacting legitimate businesses with minor foreign investment.
- Limited consumer choice and potential decrease in competition on military installations.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the constitutional mandate to 'provide for the common defence' (Preamble). Congress has broad authority under Article I, Section 8 to regulate activities related to national defense and to make rules for the government and regulation of the land and naval forces. The bill does not appear to infringe on individual liberties or rights protected by the Bill of Rights.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).