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Focus on the Mission Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 4:05 PM

Summary of Bill S 27

Bill 118 s 27, also known as the Focus on the Mission Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to ensure that federal agencies are focused on their core missions and are not distracted by unnecessary or unrelated activities.

The bill includes provisions that require federal agencies to regularly review their programs and activities to ensure that they are aligned with their core missions. It also calls for the establishment of a task force to identify and eliminate any programs or activities that are not directly related to the agency's mission.

Additionally, the Focus on the Mission Act of 2023 includes measures to increase transparency and accountability within federal agencies. This includes requirements for agencies to report on their progress in aligning their activities with their missions, as well as provisions for increased oversight by Congress and the public. Overall, the Focus on the Mission Act of 2023 aims to streamline the operations of federal agencies, improve efficiency, and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively. It is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo further revisions before being voted on.

Congressional Summary of S 27

Focus on the Mission Act of 2023

This bill prohibits the Department of Defense from requiring the recipient of a federal contract to provide a greenhouse gas inventory or to provide any other report on greenhouse gas emissions.

Current Status of Bill S 27

Bill S 27 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 24, 2023. Bill S 27 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 24, 2023.  Bill S 27's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of January 24, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 27

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
62
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
62
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 27

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Air quality
- Business records
- Climate change and greenhouse gases
- Military procurement, research, weapons development
- Public contracts and procurement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 27

Focus on the Mission Act of 2023
Focus on the Mission Act of 2023
A bill to prohibit the Department of Defense from requiring contractors to provide information relating to greenhouse gas emissions.

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