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US HB4372
Bill
Status
7/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Garamendi
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AI Summary
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Shortens Nunn-McCurdy breach reporting timelines from undefined periods to 30 days after a unit cost report identifies cost growth exceeding statutory thresholds for major defense acquisition programs
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Requires the Secretary of Defense to designate end items as major subprograms for acquisition reporting purposes when a program delivers two or more end items each estimated to exceed $500 million in total life-cycle costs
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Mandates inclusion of operations and support costs for the entire life cycle of major defense acquisition programs in cost reporting requirements
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Requires mandatory termination within 90 days for any major defense acquisition program that experiences a second critical cost breach, with no Secretary certification option to continue the program
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Establishes public disclosure requirements for critical cost growth reports on a Department of Defense website and prohibits the Secretary from delegating certification authority for continuing programs after cost breaches
Legislative Description
To amend title 10 to shorten breach reporting timelines, increase program transparency, and improve congressional oversight of Department of Defense cost overruns with respect to the cost growth for major systems, and for other purposes.
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
7/14/2025