To require the Secretary of Defense to assess the use of intergovernmental support agreements to carry out unspecified minor military construction projects, and for other purposes.
Summary
HR9738 is an early-stage, procedural bill that directs the Secretary of Defense to assess the use of intergovernmental support agreements for minor military construction projects. It authorizes no funding and has no direct market impact.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.HR9738 is a study-only bill with zero authorized funding, eliminating near-term revenue impact on any public company.
- 2.The bill's early stage and lack of cosponsor momentum suggest low probability of becoming law.
- 3.No actionable investment signal exists from this procedural action.
Market Implications
No market implications. The bill is purely procedural and does not affect any public company's revenue, costs, or competitive positioning. Investors should focus on actual appropriations bills or authorization bills that include funding.
Full Analysis
On 2026-07-16, Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-TX-16) introduced HR9738, which requires the Secretary of Defense to evaluate intergovernmental support agreements (ISAs) for carrying out unspecified minor military construction projects. The bill was referred to the House Armed Services Committee, where it awaits further action. ISAs are existing legal tools under 10 U.S.C. 2679 that allow the DoD to enter into agreements with state and local governments for support services, but this bill merely mandates a study—no new programs, funding, or contract vehicles are created. As a single-sponsor bill (with one Republican cosponsor) at the referral stage, its passage probability is low; most study bills never advance. Even if enacted, the report requirement would not directly generate revenue for any contractor. The legislative path includes committee markup, potential floor vote, Senate introduction (no companion bill identified), and Presidential action—each step uncertain. Without authorization or appropriation, there is no money trail for investors to track.
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SLS FEDERAL SERVICES LLC: $1.3B Department of Homeland Security Contract
FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO: $2.6B Department of Homeland Security Contract
SPENCER CONSTRUCTION LLC: $1.1B Department of Homeland Security Contract
FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO: $2.8B Department of Homeland Security Contract
SOUTHWEST VALLEY CONSTRUCTORS CO: $1.7B Department of Homeland Security Contract
SPENCER CONSTRUCTION LLC: $512M Department of Homeland Security Contract
HANFORD TANK WASTE OPERATIONS & CLOSURE, LLC: $1.5B Department of Energy Contract
BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LOCKPORT, L.L.C.: $1.3B Department of Homeland Security Contract
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