House Bill 5133
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Transparency in Reporting for an Accurate Count of Combat Equipment (TRACCE) Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Aug 31, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5133
Congress
117
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Transparency in Reporting for an Accurate Count of Combat Equipment (TRACCE) Act
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to report the theft or loss of any ammunition, destructive device, or explosive material from its stocks to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives within the Department of Justice. Currently, DOD only reports on such thefts or losses to the Department of the Treasury.
The bill also requires DOD to annually report on all instances of missing, lost, or stolen weapons, large amounts of ammunition, destructive devices, or explosive material from its stocks.
August 31, 2021
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08/31/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
08/31/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 1, 2023 8:18:43 PM