S-3499 : Still Just a Bill

The "Securing American Acquisitions, Readiness, and Military Stockpiles Act of 2023" or the "Securing American ARMS Act of 2023," designated as S. 3499, seeks to amend Title 10 of the United States Code to provide emergency acquisition authority under certain conditions. Specifically, it addresses situations involving an armed attack by a "country of concern" (as defined in the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956) where the United States is not a party.

• Purpose: To replenish United States stockpiles of defense articles when they have been diminished as a result of providing defense articles to a U.S. ally or partner in response to an armed attack by a country of concern.
• Scope: The bill also allows for contracting the movement or delivery of defense articles transferred to such ally or partner through presidential drawdown authorities under sections 506(a)(1) and 614 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
• Impact: This legislation aims to expedite the replenishment of U.S. defense stockpiles and facilitate the efficient transfer of defense articles to allies and partners in response to specific security threats, ensuring readiness and support for international allies.