H.R. 4833

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

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.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · August 1, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Arrington · Committee: Committee on Armed Services

Table of contents

• H.R. 4833
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Planning and design activities for infrastructure projects at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Dyess Air Base Access Infrastructure Design Act.

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.