Report required on domestic nitrocellulose supply and ammunition supply chain security.
This Act mandates the Secretary of the Army to submit a report on the domestic supply chain for smokeless gunpowder, including essential components like nitrocellulose. The goal is to identify vulnerabilities and single points of failure that could disrupt ammunition manufacturing, impacting both national security and the commercial marketplace. While the Act does not directly change daily life, its long-term aim is to enhance supply stability, which indirectly supports market reliability and national defense readiness.
Key points
Requires a report on the United States supply chain for smokeless gunpowder, including nitrocellulose and nitroglycerin production.
The report must address protecting against single points of failure across ammunition supply chain facilities.
Focus on utilizing the private sector's capacity to broaden production points and reduce risks from global demand disruptions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_4163
Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
Process start date: 2024-04-18