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Operational Testing and Evaluation Act of 1983

Introduced: April 28, 1983 See on congress.gov
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Apr 28, 1983
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Apr 28, 1983
Introduced in Senate
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Operational Testing and Evaluation Act of 1983 - Establishes in the Department of Defense a Civilian Director of Operational Testing and Evaluation appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Requires such Director to perform all duties relating to operational testing and evaluation in the Department.

Requires such Director to advise and report directly to the Secretary of Defense. Grants such Director access to all necessary Department records. Permits the Director to require observers to be present during testing. Directs the Secretaries of the military departments to report all testing results to the Director. Requires the Director to respond to congressional requests for information.

Prohibits the obligation of funds for operational testing without the advance approval of the Secretary.

Directs the President to request separate budget authority for the Director's activities.

Grants the Comptroller General access to all records of the Department of Defense.

What's happening now April 28, 1983

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Jun 29, 1983
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1170: Operational Testing and Evaluation Act of 1983. 98th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/98-S-1170/
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