Report on improving Tribal access to defense infrastructure programs

Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation, shall submit a report to the congressional defense committees that— (1) assesses barriers to Tribal participation in the Defense Community Infrastructure Program and related initiatives; (2) provides an overview of infrastructure needs in defense-adjacent Tribal communities; (3) analyzes statutory and regulatory limitations to Tribal eligibility under section 2391 of title 10, United States Code; and (4) recommends legislative or programmatic changes to improve Tribal access, including possible amendments to existing law or the establishment of complementary programs.