Elissa Slotkin (D-MI)
A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to submit a report on efforts to support the production, testing, and sustainment of autonomous maneuver systems, components for such systems, and low-cost interceptors.
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the 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 the Army to submit a formal report to the Senate and House Committees on Armed Services. The report must be submitted no later than April 15, 2027. It focuses on ongoing efforts to support the production, testing, and sustainment of autonomous maneuver systems, their components, and low-cost interceptors. The required report must include details on accelerating production, strengthening domestic supply chains, and using advanced manufacturing. Additionally, it asks for an overview of coordinated testing and evaluation activities across the Department of Defense.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +2
Is this likely to create jobs?
The emphasis on expanding domestic supply chains and scaling production may stimulate job growth in the manufacturing sector.
- Scored +1
Is this likely to grow the economy?
Strengthening domestic manufacturing and supply chains can contribute to long-term industrial economic growth.
- Scored +1
Would business owners be better off under this?
Expanding defense supply chains may provide opportunities for manufacturers and technology-related business owners.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Strengthening Domestic Supply Chains: The bill calls for a description of activities to expand domestic supply chains for critical drone and counter-drone components such as motors, batteries, and sensors (Section 1, subsection b, 2). This focus on domestic supply chains could benefit those involved in the production of these technologies.
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Use of Advanced Manufacturing: The bill requires information on how the Army is enabling rapid scaling of production and how advanced manufacturing might support increased capacity and surge requirements (Section 1, subsection b, 3 and 4). This includes the potential application of these technologies to support repair, maintenance, and sustainment (Section 1, subsection b, 6).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are identified 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
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The emphasis on expanding domestic supply chains and scaling production may stimulate job growth in the manufacturing sector. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Strengthening domestic manufacturing and supply chains can contribute to long-term industrial economic growth.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Expanding defense supply chains may provide opportunities for manufacturers and technology-related business owners.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The focus on advanced manufacturing and autonomous systems supports ongoing technological research and development.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires a formal report to Congress, enhancing oversight of military production capabilities.
- 8/6/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in Senate