Ammunition Supply Chain Act
5/3/2024, 2:38 PMSummary of Bill HR 8066
Bill 118 hr 8066, also known as the Ammunition Supply Chain Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address concerns about the stability and security of the nation's ammunition supply chain.The bill aims to achieve this by requiring the Secretary of Defense to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the domestic ammunition supply chain. This assessment would include an analysis of the current capacity, vulnerabilities, and potential risks to the supply chain. The Secretary of Defense would also be required to develop a strategy to address any identified weaknesses and ensure the continued availability of ammunition for the US military.
Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a National Ammunition Supply Chain Security Task Force. This task force would be responsible for coordinating efforts to strengthen the domestic ammunition supply chain and enhance its resilience against potential disruptions. Overall, the Ammunition Supply Chain Act seeks to improve the security and reliability of the nation's ammunition supply chain to ensure that the US military has access to the ammunition it needs to fulfill its mission.
Congressional Summary of HR 8066
Ammunition Supply Chain Act
This bill requires the Department of the Army to report to Congress on the U.S. supply chain for smokeless gunpowder, including nitrocellulose, nitroglycerin, and acid production, essential to ammunition manufacturing.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8066
Bill HR 8066 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 18, 2024. Bill HR 8066 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 18, 2024. Bill HR 8066's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of April 18, 2024Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8066
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8066
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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8066
Ammunition Supply Chain ActAmmunition Supply Chain ActTo require a report on the United States supply of nitrocellulose.Comments
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