S-2455 : Still Just a Bill

The "Research, Development, Test and Evaluation Unmet Needs Act of 2023" or S.2455, aims to enhance congressional oversight of the Department of Defense's (DoD) research and development activities. Specifically, it mandates the Secretary of Defense to submit an annual report to Congress detailing the unfunded priorities within the DoD's research, development, test, and evaluation activities. This report must include a description of each priority, the additional funds needed, and relevant account information. The priorities are to be ranked by urgency. This report should not include priorities covered in other reports such as those related to equipment readiness or military construction. The goal is to provide Congress with a clearer picture of the DoD's unmet needs in these critical areas, facilitating more informed budget decisions.