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Strategy to Strengthen US Solid Rocket Motor Industrial Base

This bill mandates the Department of Defense to develop a strategy ensuring the US industrial base can meet military demands for solid rocket motors. The goal is to enhance national security by securing the supply chain for critical defense components. This involves prioritizing government funding for facilities producing energetic materials.
Key points
Requires the Department of Defense to create a plan to boost domestic production capacity for solid rocket motors used in defense programs by March 2025.
The plan includes prioritizing government investment in facilities that produce energetic materials (key rocket fuel components), supporting the industrial sector.
An independent review will assess current industrial capacity, supply chain, and workforce to identify and address potential shortfalls.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_5556
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Process start date: 2024-12-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to require a solid rocket motor industrial base strategy.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_5556.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-12-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires the Department of Defense to create a plan to boost domestic production capacity for solid rocket motors used in defense programs by March 2025.
  • The plan includes prioritizing government investment in facilities that produce energetic materials (key rocket fuel components), supporting the industrial sector.
  • An independent review will assess current industrial capacity, supply chain, and workforce to identify and address potential shortfalls.
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 Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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