Bill Sponsor
House Bill 3147
118th Congress(2023-2024)
To establish a defense industrial base advanced capabilities pilot program.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 9, 2023
Overview
Text
Introduced
May 9, 2023
Latest Action
May 9, 2023
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
3147
Congress
118
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Pennsylvania
Democrat
North Carolina
Republican
Pennsylvania
Republican
Virginia
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

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. 

Text (1)
Actions (2)
05/09/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
05/09/2023
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Aug 2, 2024 2:54:41 PM