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HR 3132 116th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Congressional oversight Government studies and investigations Military procurement, research, weapons development Public contracts and procurement

Rapid Fielding Defense Capabilities and Risk Assessment Act

Introduced: June 5, 2019 Introduced by: Johnson, Dusty Republican · South Dakota See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Rapid Fielding Defense Capabilities and Risk Assessment Act

This bill addresses the use of "middle tier" defense acquisition programs. It requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to brief Congress on lessons learned and best practices identified through the use of the middle tier of acquisition programs intended to be completed in a period of two to five years, using two pathways: rapid prototyping and rapid fielding. An analysis shall accompany the briefing that includes (1) identification of lessons learned that can be applied to both middle tier and major acquisition programs, (2) description of the extent to which covered risk (determined by DOD) should be a factor in determining acquisition authority, and (3) description of whether requirements applicable to major defense acquisition programs should be applicable to middle tier programs.

What's happening now June 5, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 2500 Related bill National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • S 1790 Related bill National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
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DAVIS, SUSAN
· Jun 5, 2019
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Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Jun 5, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3132: Rapid Fielding Defense Capabilities and Risk Assessment Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-3132/
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