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Faster Replenishment of US Military Stockpiles After Aiding Attacked Allies.

This law grants emergency authority to military officials to speed up the acquisition and replacement of US defense equipment stockpiles. This power is activated when the US provides defense articles to allies or partners under armed attack by a designated 'country of concern.' The change is crucial for maintaining high US military readiness even while providing necessary foreign assistance.
Key points
Military authorities gain emergency powers to quickly purchase new equipment to replace items sent to allies or partners.
Accelerated procurement applies when the US provides defense aid in response to an armed attack by a country of concern against a US ally.
The goal is to maintain full US military readiness by immediately refilling depleted defense inventories.
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Print number: 118_S_3499
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Process start date: 2023-12-13