Depot Investment Reform Act of 2025

Depot Investment Reform Act of 2025 would make a targeted change to how the Department of Defense calculates the minimum capital investment for certain depots. Specifically, it amends 10 U.S.C. 2476(a)(1) by replacing the current rule that uses the preceding three fiscal years as the basis for the calculation with a new three-year window that uses the preceding fiscal year, the current fiscal year, and an estimated amount for the following fiscal year. In plain terms, the bill shifts from a strictly historical metric to a more forecast-driven approach, tying the minimum required capital investment to near-term planning and a forward-looking estimate rather than only past data. The change is narrowly tailored to depots covered by the statute and does not in itself authorize new spending amounts. The bill was introduced in the House on May 13, 2025 by Rep. Deluzio (with co-sponsors Rep. Cloud and Rep. Moore of Utah) and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. It does not include new funding or a broader defense policy overhaul; rather, it adjusts the calculation method used to determine minimum capital investments for eligible depots.