Us Congress Senate Bill SB1456

Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 4/10/25
• Refer: 4/10/25

Caption

Military Installation Retail Security Act of 2025

Impact

The bill outlines a strict examination process for all existing contracts, requiring a review within 180 days of enactment to assess any relationships between the retailers and countries deemed a security risk. If a retailer is found to be controlled by a covered nation, the Secretary of Defense must terminate their agreement within 30 days, unless a waiver is granted based on the necessity of the goods and services provided. This introduces a new layer of scrutiny to how military installations handle retail partnerships.

Summary

SB1456, known as the Military Installation Retail Security Act of 2025, aims to amend Title 10 of the United States Code by establishing requirements regarding long-term concession agreements between the Secretary of Defense and retailers controlled by covered nations. The bill specifically prohibits the Secretary from renewing or entering into new long-term agreements with such retailers on covered military installations unless certain conditions are met. It places a significant emphasis on protecting national security by limiting foreign influence and control over retail operations within military spaces.

Contention

Notably, the legislation includes provisions allowing for waivers if goods or services are deemed vital for military personnel's welfare. This raises potential issues regarding the interpretation of what constitutes 'vital' resources, and could lead to debate over the balance between national security and operational flexibility on military bases. Critics may argue that this could complicate existing relationships with retailers and affect availability of essential services for service members.

Last_action

As of April 10, 2025, SB1456 has been read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services for further deliberation.