To require the Secretary of Defense to submit a report on foreign-made small arms and light weapons, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on small arms and light weapons used by the military that were either manufactured outside the United States or manufactured domestically by subsidiaries of foreign-owned companies. The report must include recommendations for procuring weapons wholly made in the US by US-owned entities.
Who Benefits and How
- Domestic firearms manufacturers owned by US entities: May gain preferential treatment in defense contracts if recommendations are implemented.
- US manufacturing workers in small arms industry: May see increased domestic production and job opportunities.
- Defense supply chain security advocates: Receive data and recommendations to reduce foreign dependency.
Who Bears the Burden and How
- Department of Defense: Must conduct the study and submit report within 180 days.
- Foreign firearms manufacturers: May face reduced access to US military contracts if recommendations favor domestic sourcing.
- US subsidiaries of foreign-owned defense companies: May be disadvantaged in future procurement decisions.
Key Provisions
- Study on prevalence of foreign-made small arms in military use
- Report due to Congress and President within 180 days
- Recommendations for procuring US-made weapons from US-owned entities
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Requires the Secretary of Defense to study and report on foreign-made small arms and light weapons used by the Armed Forces, with recommendations for procuring domestically manufactured weapons from US-owned entities.
Key Policy Areas
Defense, Manufacturing, Trade
Primary Purpose
Requires the Secretary of Defense to study and report on foreign-made small arms and light weapons used by the Armed Forces, with recommendations for procuring domestically manufactured weapons from US-owned entities.
Policy Domains
Section 2 - Report on Foreign-Made Heavy and Small Arm Weapons
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- US-owned domestic firearms manufacturers
- US defense manufacturing workers
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Department of Defense
- Foreign firearms manufacturers
- US subsidiaries of foreign defense companies
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Taylor (for himself, Mr. Harrigan, Mr. Wied, Mrs. Miller …
Stakeholder Effects
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Defense
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Has the meaning given in section 273.3 of title 32, Code of Federal Regulations
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