Military Threat Awareness Act of 2022

12/29/2022, 6:04 PM

Military Threat Awareness Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to make publicly available reports on the military capabilities of China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. Each report must be made available in unclassified form on a publicly accessible DOD website.

DOD may use or add to any existing reports to respond to the reporting requirement.

Bill 117 hr 8329, also known as the Military Threat Awareness Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to enhance the awareness and understanding of potential military threats to the United States.

The bill requires the Secretary of Defense to establish a program to provide training and education to military personnel, government officials, and the public on current and emerging military threats. This program will focus on increasing awareness of foreign military capabilities, strategies, and intentions that could pose a threat to national security.

Additionally, the bill mandates the Secretary of Defense to conduct regular assessments of potential military threats and provide recommendations for addressing these threats. This will help ensure that the United States is prepared to respond effectively to any potential military aggression. Overall, the Military Threat Awareness Act of 2022 aims to strengthen the nation's defense capabilities by improving awareness and understanding of potential military threats. It emphasizes the importance of proactive measures to protect national security and ensure the safety of the American people.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 8329

Introduced on
2022-07-12

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/12/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Military Threat Awareness Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to make publicly available reports on the military capabilities of China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. Each report must be made available in unclassified form on a publicly accessible DOD website.

DOD may use or add to any existing reports to respond to the reporting requirement.

Bill 117 hr 8329, also known as the Military Threat Awareness Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to enhance the awareness and understanding of potential military threats to the United States.

The bill requires the Secretary of Defense to establish a program to provide training and education to military personnel, government officials, and the public on current and emerging military threats. This program will focus on increasing awareness of foreign military capabilities, strategies, and intentions that could pose a threat to national security.

Additionally, the bill mandates the Secretary of Defense to conduct regular assessments of potential military threats and provide recommendations for addressing these threats. This will help ensure that the United States is prepared to respond effectively to any potential military aggression. Overall, the Military Threat Awareness Act of 2022 aims to strengthen the nation's defense capabilities by improving awareness and understanding of potential military threats. It emphasizes the importance of proactive measures to protect national security and ensure the safety of the American people.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo require a public report on the military capabilities of China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

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Latest Summary10/11/2022

Military Threat Awareness Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to make publicly available reports on the military capabilities of China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. Each report must be made ava...


Latest Action7/12/2022
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.