21 -- A bill to extend the period of the temporary authority to extend contracts and leases under the ARMS Initiative. | Poliscope

A bill to extend the period of the temporary authority to extend contracts and leases under the ARMS Initiative.

117th Congress

Armed Forces and National Security

In Committee

Legislative Progress

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Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Other Chamber

Enacted

Introduced

January 22, 2021

Latest Action

January 22, 2021

Primary Sponsor

Joni ErnstRepublican(IA)

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Summary

This bill extends to November 25, 2025, the period of temporary authority for the Department of Defense (DOD) to extend contracts and leases under the Armament Retooling and Manufacturing Support Program (i.e., ARMS initiative). The authority allows DOD to extend a contract or lease for an additional 25 years.