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Further Strengthening Supply Chains for Servicemembers and Security Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 4:06 PM

Summary of Bill S 1057

Bill 118 s 1057, also known as the Further Strengthening Supply Chains for Servicemembers and Security Act of 2023, aims to enhance the resilience and security of supply chains that are critical to the well-being of our servicemembers and national security.

The bill focuses on several key areas to achieve this goal. Firstly, it calls for a comprehensive review of supply chains related to defense and national security to identify vulnerabilities and develop strategies to address them. This includes assessing the reliance on foreign suppliers and exploring ways to diversify sources of supply.

Additionally, the bill seeks to promote domestic manufacturing and production of critical goods and materials by providing incentives and support for businesses to invest in these industries. This is intended to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers and enhance the ability to quickly respond to disruptions in the supply chain. Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the importance of collaboration and coordination between government agencies, industry stakeholders, and international partners to strengthen supply chains and ensure the timely delivery of essential goods and services to our servicemembers and national security efforts. Overall, the Further Strengthening Supply Chains for Servicemembers and Security Act of 2023 aims to bolster the resilience and security of supply chains that are vital to the defense and well-being of our country, while also promoting domestic manufacturing and fostering collaboration among key stakeholders.

Congressional Summary of S 1057

Further Strengthening Supply Chains for Servicemembers and Security Act of 2023

This bill requires the Defense Logistics Agency to modify Defense Logistics Agency Instructions 5025.03 and 3110.01 to require Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support to coordinate annually with customers in the military departments to test responsiveness of the agency's contingency contracts for pharmaceuticals and to include the results of the testing in the annual Warstopper Program reports.

Current Status of Bill S 1057

Bill S 1057 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill S 1057 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 29, 2023.  Bill S 1057's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of March 29, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1057

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1057

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1057

Further Strengthening Supply Chains for Servicemembers and Security Act of 2023
Further Strengthening Supply Chains for Servicemembers and Security Act of 2023
A bill to require responsiveness testing of Defense Logistics Agency pharmaceutical contracts.

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