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Military Retail Security: Restrictions on Foreign-Controlled Businesses

New rules aim to boost national security by limiting the operations of certain foreign-controlled companies on military bases. This means retail stores and services on military installations will face new ownership requirements, potentially affecting the availability of some products or services for service members and their families.
Key points
Prohibits new agreements with businesses controlled by certain foreign nations on military installations.
Existing contracts with such businesses will be reviewed and may be terminated unless deemed safe for national security.
The Secretary of Defense can waive the prohibition if services are vital for troops and no alternatives exist, with security risks mitigated.
Businesses must disclose foreign ties, and their operations will be assessed for national security impact.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1456
Sponsor: Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]
Process start date: 2025-04-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Military Installation Retail Security Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1456.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits new agreements with businesses controlled by certain foreign nations on military installations.
  • Existing contracts with such businesses will be reviewed and may be terminated unless deemed safe for national security.
  • The Secretary of Defense can waive the prohibition if services are vital for troops and no alternatives exist, with security risks mitigated.
  • Businesses must disclose foreign ties, and their operations will be assessed for national security impact.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Security Economy