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Securing American ARMS Act of 2022

3/13/2024, 3:04 AM

Congressional Summary of S 4805

Securing American Acquisitions, Readiness, and Military Stockpiles Act of 2022 or the Securing American ARMS Act of 2022

This bill provides that acquisition procedures other than competitive procedures may be used to (1) replenish United States stockpiles with like defense articles when stockpiles are diminished as a result of the response to an armed attack by a foreign adversary against a U.S. ally or partner, or (2) contract for the movement or delivery of defense articles transferred to such ally or partner through the President's drawdown authorities in connection with such response, provided that the United States is not a party to the hostilities. The head of the applicable agency must provide the congressional defense committees written notification of the use of such procedures within one week after such use.

Current Status of Bill S 4805

Bill S 4805 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 8, 2022. Bill S 4805 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on September 8, 2022.  Bill S 4805's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S4515-4516) as of September 8, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4805

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
14
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
7
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4805

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4805

Securing American ARMS Act of 2022
Securing American ARMS Act of 2022
Securing American Acquisitions, Readiness, and Military Stockpiles Act of 2022
A bill to provide for emergency acquisition authority in the event of armed attack against a United States ally or partner by a foreign adversary of the United States.

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