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A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to modify the organization and authorities of the Assistant Secretaries of Defense with duties relating to industrial base policy and homeland defense.

9/24/2024, 3:48 AM

Summary of Bill S 5068

Bill 118 s 5068, also known as the "Assistant Secretaries of Defense Modernization Act," aims to make changes to title 10 of the United States Code in order to update the roles and responsibilities of the Assistant Secretaries of Defense who are in charge of industrial base policy and homeland defense.

The bill proposes modifications to the organization and authorities of these Assistant Secretaries, with the goal of enhancing their effectiveness in overseeing and implementing policies related to the defense industry and protecting the homeland. This includes clarifying their roles, streamlining decision-making processes, and ensuring that they have the necessary resources and support to carry out their duties effectively.

Overall, the bill seeks to modernize and strengthen the capabilities of the Assistant Secretaries of Defense in order to better address the evolving threats and challenges facing the United States in the areas of industrial base policy and homeland defense.

Current Status of Bill S 5068

Bill S 5068 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 17, 2024. Bill S 5068 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 17, 2024.  Bill S 5068's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of September 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5068

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 5068

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5068

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to modify the organization and authorities of the Assistant Secretaries of Defense with duties relating to industrial base policy and homeland defense.
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to modify the organization and authorities of the Assistant Secretaries of Defense with duties relating to industrial base policy and homeland defense.

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