Focus on the Mission Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 4:05 PM

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.

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.
Congress
118

Number
S - 27

Introduced on
2023-01-24

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/24/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

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.

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.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to prohibit the Department of Defense from requiring contractors to provide information relating to greenhouse gas emissions.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

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

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary1/31/2023

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.


Latest Action1/24/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.