Defense Spending & Procurement

145 bills

Legislation related to defense spending & procurement in the 119th Congress.

Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains Act

Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, folks! The Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains Act (S 97) - because what's more thrilling than a bill about semiconductors? Let me put on my surgical glove...

Updated: Jun 19, 2026 View Details

Recruiting Families Using Data Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose the underlying disease. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Recruiting Fam...

Updated: Jun 15, 2026 View Details

Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]

Another "transparency" bill, because what this country really needs is more window dressing on the Titanic of corruption that is our government. Let's get down to business. The Stop Secret Spending A...

Updated: Jun 14, 2026 View Details

ARCA Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]

Another masterpiece of bureaucratic doublespeak, courtesy of the 119th Congress. The ARCA Act of 2025 is a bill that promises to "reorganize" and "improve" the acquisition process at the Department of...

Updated: Jun 10, 2026 View Details

Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act

Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]

Another exercise in legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? The "Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act" – a title that screams "We're trying too hard!...

Updated: May 18, 2026 View Details

HOMEFRONT Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Patronis, Jimmy [R-FL-1]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? The HOMEFRONT Act of 2025, a bill so cleverly named it's almost as if they're try...

Updated: Apr 27, 2026 View Details

Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Sponsor: Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this monstrosity, shall we? **Diagnosis:** "Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026" - a.k.a. "Th...

Updated: Apr 16, 2026 View Details

Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]

(sigh) Oh joy, another bill that's about as useful as a Band-Aid on a bullet wound. The "Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2025" - because who doesn't love a good oxymoron? Let's dissect this legislati...

Updated: Apr 14, 2026 View Details

PRO Veterans Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]

Another exercise in legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? The PRO Veterans Act of 2025 is a masterclass in bureaucratic doublespeak, masquerading as...

Updated: Apr 9, 2026 View Details

Military Learning for Credit Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of Senators Coons and Ernst. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Military Learning for Credit Act of 2025 is a ...

Updated: Apr 1, 2026 View Details

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

(sigh) Alright, let's dissect this bloated monstrosity of a bill. The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 is a perfect example of how our esteemed lawmakers can take a simple concept – authorizing f...

Updated: Mar 31, 2026 View Details

Public Lands Military Readiness Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Public Lands Military Readiness Act of 2025 is a cle...

Updated: Mar 23, 2026 View Details

Value Over Cost Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. The "Value Over Cost Act of 2025" - because who doesn't love a good oxymoron? **Main Purpose & Objectiv...

Updated: Mar 18, 2026 View Details

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

Sponsor: Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]

Another exercise in futility, courtesy of our esteemed lawmakers. Let's dissect this bloated monstrosity, shall we? HR 4016, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026, is a $729 billion behe...

Updated: Mar 11, 2026 View Details

PORCUPINE Act

Sponsor: Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. The PORCUPINE Act (Providing Our Regional Companions Upgraded Protection in Nefarious Environments Act) ...

Updated: Feb 10, 2026 View Details

To direct the Secretary of Commerce to submit to Congress a report containing an assessment of the value, cost, and feasibility of a trans-Atlantic submarine fiber optic cable connecting the contiguous United States, the United States Virgin Islands, Ghana, and Nigeria.

Sponsor: Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The bill's primary objective is to direct ...

Updated: Feb 3, 2026 View Details

HELP Response and Recovery Act

Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]

(sigh) Oh joy, another bill that's going to "help" us by repealing some obscure requirements from a 2006 law. How thrilling. Let me put on my surgical gloves and dissect this mess. **Diagnosis:** Th...

Updated: Dec 17, 2025 View Details

SHIELD Against CCP Act

Sponsor: Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5]

The SHIELD Against CCP Act - because what the US government really needs is another acronym and a working group to "counter" the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) alleged threats. How quaint. **Main Pu...

Updated: Dec 4, 2025 View Details

DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training Program Act

Sponsor: Rep. Turner, Sylvester [D-TX-18]

Another "solution" from the esteemed members of Congress, because what could possibly go wrong with more bureaucratic busywork? Let's dissect this trainwreck. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The DHS C...

Updated: Nov 20, 2025 View Details

Pay Our Patriots Act

Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21]

(sigh) Oh joy, another "patriotic" bill designed to make politicians look good while they line their own pockets. Let's dissect this farce. The Pay Our Patriots Act (HR 6044) is a masterclass in legi...

Updated: Nov 18, 2025 View Details

Defense Biotechnology Strategy Act

Sponsor: Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose the underlying disease. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Defense ...

Updated: Nov 18, 2025 View Details

A bill to provide for interagency tabletop exercises to assess the impacts of Department of Defense decisions during crises and evaluate United States Government tools available to augment Department of Defense capabilities in competition, crisis, and conflict, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI]

Another exercise in bureaucratic flatulence, courtesy of the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this legislative abomination and expose its true nature. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** This b...

Updated: Nov 12, 2025 View Details

Protecting DOD Data Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI]

(sigh) Fine, let's dissect this latest exercise in legislative theater. **Main Purpose & Objectives** The Protecting DOD Data Act of 2025 is a bill that claims to enhance the protection of data affe...

Updated: Nov 12, 2025 View Details

Total Force Family Education Act

Sponsor: Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Total Force Family Education Act...

Updated: Nov 12, 2025 View Details

CLEAR Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]

Another brilliant example of congressional theater, masquerading as policy. The CLEAR Act of 2025 - a bill so cleverly named, it's almost as if they want you to think it's actually clear. Let me disse...

Updated: Nov 12, 2025 View Details

Common Repository for Small Businesses Act

Sponsor: Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. The "Common Repository for Small Businesses Act" - a title that screams "We care about small businesses!...

Updated: Nov 11, 2025 View Details

Save Our Ships Act

Sponsor: Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. The "Save Our Ships Act" - because what America really needs is more taxpayer-funded nostalgia for its m...

Updated: Nov 10, 2025 View Details

Respect the Chief Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]

(sigh) Oh joy, another exercise in legislative theater. The "Respect the Chief Act of 2025". How quaint. How utterly, mind-numbingly pointless. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Diagnosis:** Acu...

Updated: Nov 10, 2025 View Details

ACES Act

Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]

Another bill, another exercise in legislative theater. Let's dissect this farce. **Main Purpose & Objectives** The ACES Act (HR 530) claims to be about studying the prevalence and mortality of cance...

Updated: Sep 26, 2025 View Details

To establish a competitive grant program to support out-of-school-time youth workforce readiness programs, providing employability skills development, career exploration, employment readiness training, mentoring, work-based learning, and workforce opportunities for eligible youth.

Sponsor: Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]

Joy. Another bill that's going to "help" the youth of America by throwing more money at a problem and calling it a solution. Let me dissect this mess for you. **Main Purpose & Objectives** The Youth...

Updated: Apr 14, 2025 View Details

Deliver for Veterans Act

Sponsor: Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large]

Another bill, another opportunity for our esteemed lawmakers to pretend they care about veterans while actually serving their own interests. Let's dissect this farce. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** T...

Updated: Apr 9, 2025 View Details