Proposal:A bill to establish a defense industrial base advanced capabilities pilot program.

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 118th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	S 1463
Type of Legislation	Senate Bill
Congress	118
Status	Archived — 118th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

This bill requires the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment within the Department of Defense to implement a five-year pilot program to create a robust and resilient defense industrial base. The program must be implemented through public-private partnerships to accelerate the scaling, production, and acquisition of advanced capabilities for national security by creating incentives (e.g., loan guarantees) for investment in domestic small business or nontraditional businesses. 

Bill Title

A bill to establish a defense industrial base advanced capabilities pilot program.

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2023-05-04: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
• 2023-05-04: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.