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112th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 3668
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
December 10, 2012
Mr. Toomey (for himself and Mr. Casey) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services
A BILL
To require a study on the Bradley Fighting Vehicle industrial base.
Short title
This Act may be cited as
the Bradley Fighting Vehicle
Sustainment Act of 2012
.
Study on Bradley Fighting Vehicle industrial base
In general
Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall conduct a study on the Bradley Fighting Vehicle industrial base.
Content
The study required under subsection (a) shall—
assess the quantitative impacts of a production break for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, including the cost of shutdown compared to the cost of continued production; and
assess the qualitative impacts of a production break for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, including the loss of a specialized workforce and supplier base.