H.R.1597: Agile Acquisition to Retain Technological Edge Act

About This Bill

  • Introduced March 25, 2015
  • Latest Major Action Aug. 18, 2015

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Bill Summary

Agile Acquisition to Retain Technological Edge Act This bill expresses the sense of Congress that all stakeholders in the acquisition system of the Department of Defense (DOD), including Congress and industry, should be: (1) successful, (2) proactive, (3) agile, (4) transparent, and (5) innovative. Authority is permanently extended for: (1) funding the DOD Acquisition Workforce Development Fund, and (2) expedited hiring for acquisition...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 4 statements associated with H.R.1597.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Aug. 18, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
March 25, 2015
Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
March 25, 2015
Referred to House Science, Space, and Technology
March 25, 2015
Referred to House Small Business
March 25, 2015
Referred to House Armed Services
March 25, 2015

Introduced in the House by William M. Thornberry (R-Texas)

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