June 18, 2025
Mr. Cruz introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services
To require the Secretary of the Air Force to conduct planning and design activities for Tye Gate and Arnold Gate infrastructure improvements at Dyess Air Force Base, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Dyess Air Base Access Infrastructure Design Act
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Sec. 2. Planning and design activities for infrastructure projects at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas
(a) Tye Gate design
(1) In general
The Secretary of the Air Force shall carry out planning and design activities for an infrastructure project relating to the Tye Gate at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas.
(2) Amount of project
The infrastructure project for which planning and design activities are required under paragraph (1) shall be for an amount not to exceed $17,000,000, of which planning and design may not exceed seven percent.
(3) Design activities
Design activities required under paragraph (1) may be based on standard Air Force gate designs and shall consider minimal utility crossings, limited conflicts with built infrastructure, and simplified phasing.
(b) Arnold Gate design
(1) In general
The Secretary shall carry out planning and design activities for an infrastructure project relating to the Arnold Gate at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas.
(2) Amount of project
The infrastructure project for which planning and design activities are required under paragraph (1) shall be for an amount not to exceed $12,065,000, of which planning and design may not exceed eight percent.
(3) Design activities
Design activities required under paragraph (1) shall account for site congestion, multiple utility connections, phased construction, and complex traffic coordination.
(c) Use of existing amounts
The requirements under this section shall be carried out using amounts otherwise made available to the Department of the Air Force for planning and design under military construction accounts.