Research, Development, Test and Evaluation Unmet Needs Act of 2023

12/7/2023, 5:06 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Bill 118 s 2455, also known as the Research, Development, Test and Evaluation Unmet Needs Act of 2023, aims to address the unmet needs in research, development, testing, and evaluation within the United States Congress. The bill focuses on identifying areas where there is a lack of resources or attention in these critical areas and seeks to allocate funding and resources to address these gaps.

The bill outlines a comprehensive plan for assessing current research and development priorities, identifying areas where there are unmet needs, and developing strategies to address these gaps. It also calls for increased collaboration between government agencies, research institutions, and private sector partners to ensure that resources are effectively utilized and that the most pressing needs are addressed.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability in the allocation of resources, requiring regular reporting on the progress made in addressing unmet needs and the impact of these efforts. It also calls for regular evaluations of the effectiveness of the strategies implemented to ensure that resources are being used efficiently and effectively. Overall, Bill 118 s 2455 represents a bipartisan effort to strengthen research, development, testing, and evaluation efforts within the United States Congress and ensure that critical needs are being addressed in a timely and effective manner.
Congress
118

Number
S - 2455

Introduced on
2023-07-20

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/20/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Bill 118 s 2455, also known as the Research, Development, Test and Evaluation Unmet Needs Act of 2023, aims to address the unmet needs in research, development, testing, and evaluation within the United States Congress. The bill focuses on identifying areas where there is a lack of resources or attention in these critical areas and seeks to allocate funding and resources to address these gaps.

The bill outlines a comprehensive plan for assessing current research and development priorities, identifying areas where there are unmet needs, and developing strategies to address these gaps. It also calls for increased collaboration between government agencies, research institutions, and private sector partners to ensure that resources are effectively utilized and that the most pressing needs are addressed.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability in the allocation of resources, requiring regular reporting on the progress made in addressing unmet needs and the impact of these efforts. It also calls for regular evaluations of the effectiveness of the strategies implemented to ensure that resources are being used efficiently and effectively. Overall, Bill 118 s 2455 represents a bipartisan effort to strengthen research, development, testing, and evaluation efforts within the United States Congress and ensure that critical needs are being addressed in a timely and effective manner.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to require the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress annual reports on the unfunded priorities of the Department of Defense-wide research, development, test, and evaluation activities, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Action7/20/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.