Defense.gov,Readout of Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks’ Meeting With Australian Minister of Defence Industry and Capability Delivery Pat Conroy

Readout of Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks’ Meeting With Australian Minister of Defence Industry and Capability Delivery Pat Conroy Washington, D.C. — Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks met today in Washington, D.C., with Australian Minister of Defence Industry and Capability Delivery Pat Conroy to discuss regional security challenges, opportunities for enhanced defense industrial … Read more

Defense.gov,Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Meeting With His Holiness Pope Francis at the Vatican

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Meeting With His Holiness Pope Francis at the Vatican WASHINGTON, D.C. — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with His Holiness Pope Francis at the Vatican on March 21, 2023, to discuss the shared commitment to promote peace, security, and human dignity around the … Read more

Defense.gov,Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant March 8, 2023 The Honorable Lloyd J. Austin III, Secretary of Defense, spoke today with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant. Secretary Austin congratulated Minister Gallant on his recent appointment and reaffirmed the steadfast U.S. commitment to Israel’s … Read more

Congressional Bills,H.R. 9915 (IH) – To permanently extend the first right of refusal for the purchase of Tribal assets, and for other purposes.

H.R. 9915 (IH) is a bill that would permanently extend the first right of refusal for the purchase of Tribal assets. This bill was introduced by Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) on June 15, 2022, and is currently in the House Committee on Natural Resources. Summary of the Bill The bill would amend the Indian Land … Read more

Congressional Bills,H.R. 9917 (IH) – To modify procurement requirements relating to rare earth elements and strategic and critical materials by contractors of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.

H.R. 9917 (IH) – Department of Defense Critical Materials Act of 2022 Summary: H.R. 9917 is bipartisan legislation that aims to enhance the Department of Defense’s (DoD) supply chain security for rare earth elements and other strategic and critical materials. Background: Rare earth elements are a group of 17 metallic elements that are essential for … Read more

Congressional Bills,H.R. 9914 (IH) – Fresh Food Act

H.R. 9914 (IH) – Fresh Food Act Summary: The Fresh Food Act of 2022 aims to address food insecurity in the United States by increasing access to fresh and nutritious food in underserved communities. The bill proposes a comprehensive approach that includes: Key Provisions: Expansion of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program): Increases the maximum monthly … Read more