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This bill establishes the William S. Knudsen Commission for American Defense-Industrial Mobilization, a legislative branch commission tasked with examining and making recommendations about the United States' defense-industrial base. The 12-member commission, appointed by congressional leaders and committee chairs, will conduct a comprehensive review of the nation's industrial capacity to support national defense, focusing on production requirements for potential major conflicts. The commission will assess lessons learned from recent wars, identify production and supply chain bottlenecks, evaluate the impact of federal regulations on industrial capacity, and recommend reforms to defense procurement and production policies. Members must be U.S. citizens with significant professional experience in manufacturing, defense procurement, technology, or industrial policy. The commission is required to submit a report to the President and Congress within one year, proposing strategies to increase defense production capacity, and will seek input from industry partners, manufacturing experts, and worker representatives. The commission will have access to federal agency information, can hire staff, and is authorized $7 million in funding. It will operate for approximately one year, terminating 90 days after submitting its final report, with the goal of enhancing the United States' ability to mobilize industrial resources for national defense.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1524/all-info