To expand the national security objectives of the national technology and industrial base and clarify the role of major defense acquisition programs toward such objectives.
What it does: Adds SEC. 207. EXPANSION OF NATIONAL SECURITY OBJECTIVES OF THE NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL BASE at the end of title II
Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA)What it changes
1 change to S. 454 · shown in the bill's text
Adds SEC. 207. EXPANSION OF NATIONAL SECURITY OBJECTIVES OF THE NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL BASE at the end of title II
Adds a sectionIn S. 454 · Reported to Senate
(c) Award of Cash Bonuses.--As part of the program required by subsection (a), the Secretary may award to any individual recognized pursuant to the program a cash bonus authorized by any other provision of law to the extent that the performance of such individual so recognized warrants the award of such bonus under such provision of law.
Inserted: SEC. 207. EXPANSION OF NATIONAL SECURITY OBJECTIVES OF THE NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL BASE.
Inserted: (a) In General.--Subsection (a) of section 2501 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
Inserted: "(6) Maintaining critical design skills to ensure that the armed forces are provided with systems capable of ensuring technological superiority over potential adversaries.".
Inserted: (b) Certification of Compliance of Termination of Mdaps With National Security Objectives.--Such section is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
Inserted: "(c) Certification of Compliance of Termination of Major Defense Acquisition Program With Objectives.--(1) Upon the termination of a major defense acquisition program, the Secretary of Defense shall certify to Congress that the termination of the program is consistent with the national security objectives for the national technology and industrial base set forth in subsection (a).
Inserted: "(2) In this subsection, the term 'major defense acquisition program' has the meaning given that term in section 2430 of this title.".
Original wording
At the end of title II, add the following:
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SA 1052. Mrs. MURRAY (for herself and Mr. Chambliss) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill S. 454, to improve the organization and procedures of the Department of Defense for the acquisition of major weapon systems, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
At the end of title II, add the following:
SEC. 207. EXPANSION OF NATIONAL SECURITY OBJECTIVES OF THE NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL BASE.
(a) In General.--Subsection (a) of section 2501 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
“(6) Maintaining critical design skills to ensure that the armed forces are provided with systems capable of ensuring technological superiority over potential adversaries.”.
(b) Certification of Compliance of Termination of Mdaps With National Security Objectives.--Such section is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
“(c) Certification of Compliance of Termination of Major Defense Acquisition Program With Objectives.--(1) Upon the termination of a major defense acquisition program, the Secretary of Defense shall certify to Congress that the termination of the program is consistent with the national security objectives for the national technology and industrial base set forth in subsection (a).
“(2) In this subsection, the term ‘major defense acquisition program' has the meaning given that term in section 2430 of this title.”.
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Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 1052 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.(text as modified: CR S5256)
May 7, 2009
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Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 1052 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.(text as modified: CR S5256)
May 7, 2009
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 1052 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Murray.(consideration: CR S5256)
May 7, 2009
Amendment SA 1052 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Murray. (consideration: CR S5256) To expand the national security objectives of the national technology and industrial base and clarify the role of major defense acquisition programs toward such objectives.
May 7, 2009
Amendment SA 1052 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text as modified: CR S5256)
May 7, 2009
Senate amendment submitted
May 6, 2009