Increased Congressional Input on US Defense Strategy
New rules allow the Secretary of Defense to consult with key Congressional committees when developing the national defense strategy. Citizens may benefit from their representatives in Congress having more influence on the nation's defense policy, potentially leading to more thoughtful decisions regarding security and public spending.
Key points
The Secretary of Defense can now seek advice and views from congressional defense committees when preparing the national defense strategy.
Congressional views can be published as an annex to the national defense strategy, increasing transparency.
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