S.Amdt. 1044Senate111th Congress (2009-2011)

To require a report on certain cost growth matters following the termination of a major defense acquisition program for critical cost growth.

What it does: 3 changes: replaces text in 2 places, inserts text
Submitted May 6, 2009

What it changes

3 changes to S. 454 · 1 shown in the bill's text

Replaces text in 2 placesInserts text

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  1. Change 1: Replaces “(D)” with “(E)”

    ReplacesPage 59, line 25Printed page

    [struck: (D)][inserted: (E)]

    Original wording

    On page 59, line 25, strike “(D)” and inserting “(E)”.

  2. Change 2: Rewrites page 60, line 3

    ReplacesPrinted page

    Removes page 60, line 3 of the printed bill. See that page

    Inserted: lowing new subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D):

    Original wording

    On page 60, strike line 3 and insert the following:

  3. Change 3: Inserts “and submit the report required by subparagraph (D)” after “terminate such acquisition program”

    InsertsPage 60, line 4Printed page

    In S. 454 · Reported to Senate

    (3) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraphs (B) and (C):

    "(B) terminate such acquisition program[inserted: and submit the report required by subparagraph (D)], unless the Secretary determines that the continuation of such program is essential to the national security of the United States and submits a written certification in accordance with subparagraph (C)(i) accompanied by a report setting forth the assessment carried out pursuant to subparagraph (A) and the basis for each determination made in accordance with clauses (I) through (IV) of subparagraph (C)(i), together with supporting documentation;

    "(C) if the program is not terminated--

    Original wording

    On page 60, line 4, insert “and submit the report required by subparagraph (D)” after “terminate such acquisition program”.

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On page 61, strike like 24 and insert the following:

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On page 59, line 25, strike “(D)” and inserting “(E)”.

On page 60, strike line 3 and insert the following:

lowing new subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D):

On page 60, line 4, insert “and submit the report required by subparagraph (D)” after “terminate such acquisition program”.

On page 61, strike like 24 and insert the following:

gram;

“(D) if the program is terminated, submit to Congress a written report setting forth--

“(i) an explanation of the reasons for terminating the program;

“(ii) the alternatives considered to address any problems in the program; and

“(iii) the course the Department plans to pursue to meet any continuing joint military requirements otherwise intended to be met by the program; and”.

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Senate amendment submitted

May 6, 2009

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Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 1044 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Inhofe.(consideration: CR S5219-5224; text: CR S5219)

May 6, 2009

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Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 1044 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

May 6, 2009

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Amendment SA 1044 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Inhofe. (consideration: CR S5219-5224; text: CR S5219) To require a report on certain cost growth matters following the termination of a major defense acquisition program for critical cost growth.

May 6, 2009

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Amendment SA 1044 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

May 6, 2009