S. 3668 (112th): Bradley Fighting Vehicle Sustainment Act of 2012

112th Congress, 2011–2013. Text as of Dec 10, 2012 (Introduced).

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S 3668 IS

112th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. 3668

To require a study on the Bradley Fighting Vehicle industrial base.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

December 10, 2012

Mr. TOOMEY (for himself and Mr. CASEY) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services

A BILL

To require a study on the Bradley Fighting Vehicle industrial base.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ‘Bradley Fighting Vehicle Sustainment Act of 2012’.

SEC. 2. STUDY ON BRADLEY FIGHTING VEHICLE INDUSTRIAL BASE.

    (a) In General- Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall conduct a study on the Bradley Fighting Vehicle industrial base.

    (b) Content- The study required under subsection (a) shall--

      (1) assess the quantitative impacts of a production break for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, including the cost of shutdown compared to the cost of continued production; and

      (2) assess the qualitative impacts of a production break for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, including the loss of a specialized workforce and supplier base.