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PRC Act

12/30/2022, 7:04 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2822

Prioritizing Readiness and Competitiveness Act or the PRC Act

This bill rescinds certain unexpended funds for activities in Afghanistan and transfers such funds for certain Department of Defense (DOD) activities.

Specifically, the bill rescinds unexpended funds previously made available for various activities in Afghanistan, including for (1) maintaining security forces, (2) maintaining diplomatic personnel, (3) combatting corruption, and (4) reintegrating former Taliban members and other extremists.

The President must transfer the rescinded funds to DOD for (1) activities to maintain or expand domestic industrial base capabilities essential for national defense, (2) the Navy's shipbuilding and conversion account, and (3) Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency activities for strengthening the U.S. advantage in strategic technologies.

Current Status of Bill S 2822

Bill S 2822 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 23, 2021. Bill S 2822 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on September 23, 2021.  Bill S 2822's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of September 23, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2822

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2822

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2822

PRC Act
A bill to ensure the United States maintains a competitive edge over China, and for other purposes.
PRC Act
Prioritizing Readiness and Competitiveness Act

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