Securing American ARMS Act of 2023
This bill amends emergency acquisition authority under U.S. Code to allow the Department of Defense to replenish military stockpiles after providing defense articles to allies or partners in response to an armed attack by a "country of concern." It specifically covers situations where stockpiles are diminished due to supplying weapons to a U.S. ally (as defined in law) or partner following an attack, provided the U.S. is not engaged in hostilities. The key provision adds new language to Section 3601(a)(1) of Title 10, creating a clear pathway for restocking defense articles without requiring new legislative action. This directly affects how the DoD manages military stockpiles during rapid defense assistance to allies during crises.
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Introduced Nov 3, 2023
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Ronny Jackson
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