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HB 366

Virginia Military Community Infrastructure Grant Program and Fund; award guidelines.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Anne Ferrell Tata

Establishes a Virginia grant program and fund to finance infrastructure projects in military communities, with award guidelines to be determined.

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Bill Summary · HB 366

Legislative bill overview

HB 366 establishes a Virginia Military Community Infrastructure Grant Program and Fund to provide financial support for infrastructure projects in communities with significant military populations or installations. The bill creates a dedicated funding mechanism and sets guidelines for how grants would be awarded to eligible localities.

Why is this important

Military communities often face unique infrastructure challenges due to concentrated populations, aging facilities, and impacts from base operations. Dedicated grant funding could help address roads, utilities, housing, and public services in these areas, potentially improving quality of life and supporting military readiness and retention.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source unclear: The bill's current language doesn't specify where grant program funding would come from, raising questions about whether it requires new appropriations or redirects existing resources
  • Eligibility criteria specificity: The "award guidelines" framework may be vague about which communities qualify and how funds would be distributed fairly across different military installations
  • Competing priorities: In tight budget environments, dedicating funds to military communities specifically could face opposition from advocates for other infrastructure needs (education, transportation, rural development)

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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