To require a Defense Science Board study on optimal organizational structure for digital solutions.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill mandates a Defense Science Board comprehensive study to evaluate and recommend the optimal organizational structure for digital solutions engineering within the Office of the Secretary of Defense. It relies on reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Defense and Technology.
Who Benefits and How
Defense technology contractors and IT service providers could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Existing DoD software delivery organizations and digital staff could face increased risk.
Key Provisions
- Mandates a Defense Science Board comprehensive study to evaluate and recommend the optimal organizational structure for digital solutions engineering within the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill mandates a Defense Science Board comprehensive study to evaluate and recommend the optimal organizational structure for digital solutions engineering within the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
Key Policy Areas
Defense, Technology
Primary Purpose
The bill mandates a Defense Science Board comprehensive study to evaluate and recommend the optimal organizational structure for digital solutions engineering within the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
Policy Domains
Section 1 - Defense Science Board Study
Identified Gains
- Defense technology contractors and IT service providers
Identified Costs
- Existing DoD software delivery organizations and digital staff
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Rounds introduced the following bill; which was read twice …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Defense Science Board, Office of the Secretary of Defense
Defense technology contractors and IT service providers
Existing DoD software delivery organizations and digital staff
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_board"
- → Defense Science Board
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Defense
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Has the meaning given in section 101(a)(16) of title 10, United States Code
The development, deployment, and sustainment of artificial intelligence systems, software applications, data engineering solutions, data analytics platforms, and other digital technologies for operational and business purposes within the Department of Defense
Organizational units within the military services dedicated to the rapid development, deployment, and sustainment of software applications and digital solutions
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