Tim Burchett (R-TN)
Prioritizing Warfighters in Defense Contracting Act
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
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 is called the Prioritizing Warfighters in Defense Contracting Act. It gives the Secretary of Defense the power to put limits on certain defense contractors. These limits apply to contracts worth $100,000,000 or more. Contractors can face restrictions if they fail to perform their contracts on time and on budget. They can also face restrictions if they have insufficient production speed or capacity.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +4
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
The legislation penalizes underperforming contractors by restricting executive compensation and dividends, promoting fiscal discipline.
- Scored +3
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
By holding defense contractors accountable for cost overruns and delays, the bill encourages better financial management in defense spending.
- Scored +3
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill grants the Secretary of Defense additional authority to impose financial restrictions on defense contractors.
The opposite· 3 of 5
- Scored -3
Would high-income households be better off under this?
High-income executives at underperforming defense contractors face potential compensation caps under the bill.
- Scored -3
Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?
Wealthy shareholders of underperforming defense contractors may see restrictions on stock buybacks and dividends.
- Scored -3
Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this?
Top executives and major shareholders in the defense sector face direct financial limitations for poor performance.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2(a) and Section 2(b) could benefit the public by allowing the Secretary of Defense to prohibit stock buybacks, shareholder dividends, and executive compensation over $5,000,000 for contractors who fail to perform on time and on budget or who have insufficient production speed or capacity. This might be seen as positive because it holds underperforming contractors accountable and stops them from rewarding executives and shareholders when they fail to deliver properly.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Ensuring defense contractors deliver equipment on time and on budget indirectly benefits military personnel and veterans. Would billionaires be better off under this? — Billionaire investors in major defense contracting firms could be negatively impacted by dividend and buyback restrictions. Would high-income households be better off under this? — High-income executives at underperforming defense contractors face potential compensation caps under the bill. Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this? — Wealthy shareholders of underperforming defense contractors may see restrictions on stock buybacks and dividends. Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this? — Top executives and major shareholders in the defense sector face direct financial limitations for poor performance. Would business owners be better off under this? — Defense contractors failing to meet contract terms face restrictive penalties on dividends and stock buybacks.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The legislation penalizes underperforming contractors by restricting executive compensation and dividends, promoting fiscal discipline. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — By holding defense contractors accountable for cost overruns and delays, the bill encourages better financial management in defense spending.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The legislation increases accountability for major defense contractors by tying executive rewards to performance. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill grants the Secretary of Defense additional authority to impose financial restrictions on defense contractors.
- 6/9/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in House