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Military Arsenals Support: Limits on Outsourcing Workload

This act aims to ensure stable operations at government-owned military arsenals by limiting the outsourcing of more than half of their workload to external companies. This is intended to preserve jobs, technical expertise, and defense readiness, indirectly impacting national security and economic stability in regions with such facilities.
Key points
Contracting Limitation: No more than 50% of funds for military arsenal workload can be contracted to non-government personnel.
Preference for DoD Employees: Remaining funds must be used for work performed by Department of Defense employees, including public-private partnerships.
Public-Private Partnership Preference: Companies partnering with government arsenals in public-private partnerships will receive preference in the contractor selection process.
Reporting and Oversight: The Secretary of Defense will annually report to Congress on planned and completed workload, and necessary investments in arsenals.
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Print number: 118_HR_7934
Sponsor: Rep. Sorensen, Eric [D-IL-17]
Process start date: 2024-04-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Arsenal Workload Sustainment Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7934.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-04-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Contracting Limitation: No more than 50% of funds for military arsenal workload can be contracted to non-government personnel.
  • Preference for DoD Employees: Remaining funds must be used for work performed by Department of Defense employees, including public-private partnerships.
  • Public-Private Partnership Preference: Companies partnering with government arsenals in public-private partnerships will receive preference in the contractor selection process.
  • Reporting and Oversight: The Secretary of Defense will annually report to Congress on planned and completed workload, and necessary investments in arsenals.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Sorensen, Eric [D-IL-17].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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