Patrick Ryan (D-NY)
To require the Secretary of Defense to report on the use of other transaction authority, and for other purposes.
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to congressional defense committees. The report must cover the use of follow-on production contracts or transactions under section 4022 of title 10, United States Code. The timeframe for this review starts on October 1, 2020, and ends on October 1, 2025. The report must include specific data such as the number of transactions awarded and their total value. Additionally, it must feature an assessment of trends or lessons learned. Finally, the Secretary is tasked with providing recommendations to improve the transition of prototype projects into production.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +2
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill mandates a detailed report on defense contract values and contractor performance to congressional committees.
- Scored +1
Is this likely to create jobs?
The bill aims to increase the successful transition of prototypes to production through improved recommendations.
- Scored +1
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
The bill enhances oversight by requiring detailed reporting on the number and value of defense contracts.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency: By requiring a report on the number of transactions, the status of contracts, and the total value of awards, the bill provides oversight on how money is being used (Section 1, paragraphs 1-3).
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Improved Efficiency: The requirement for the Secretary to assess trends or lessons learned and provide recommendations aims to improve the use of follow-on production contracts and increase the success of prototype projects (Section 1, paragraphs 4-5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The bill enhances oversight by requiring detailed reporting on the number and value of defense contracts. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill aims to increase the successful transition of prototypes to production through improved recommendations.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates a detailed report on defense contract values and contractor performance to congressional committees.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill seeks to improve the efficiency of transitioning prototype projects into production contracts for contractors.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The report supports the successful transition of prototype projects, which often stem from research and development.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — By improving the transition of prototype projects to production, the bill supports long-term defense capabilities.
- 11/28/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Robert WittmanRepublican · Virginia