S-2906 : Still Just a Bill

Defense Domestic Producers Act of 2021

This bill adds certain items (e.g., armor on tactical ground vehicles) to the list of high priority goods and services that require review and analysis by the Department of Defense (DOD) in order to develop appropriate actions related to procurement and sourcing. DOD must also consider producers in the United States when reviewing the specified items to determine and develop appropriate actions related to restricting procurement.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-09-30IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.Senate
2021-09-30IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]
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Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Buy American requirements
  • Computers and information technology
  • Livestock
  • Meat
  • Metals
  • Military procurement, research, weapons development
  • Public contracts and procurement

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