Assessing and Strengthening the Manufacturing and Defense Industrial Base
Jul 26, 2017
Signed by: Donald Trump
Signed on: Jul 21, 2017
Published on: Jul 26, 2017
Jul 26, 2017
Signed by: Donald Trump
Signed on: Jul 21, 2017
Published on: Jul 26, 2017
Summary
Requires a study of the country's ability to make goods for national security and find any weak spots in the supply chain.
What problem does this solve?
The U.S. has lost many factories and manufacturing jobs, which could make it hard to produce items needed for national security. This order requires a detailed study of the manufacturing base and supply chains to find weaknesses and suggest ways to make them stronger.
What does this order do?
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Assessment of the manufacturing capacity, defense industrial base, and supply chain resiliency of the united states.
Mandates a comprehensive assessment
Requires the Secretary of Defense, along with other agencies, to conduct a detailed study of the U.S. manufacturing base and defense supply chains.
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Assessment of the manufacturing capacity, defense industrial base, and supply chain resiliency of the united states.
Requires a report to the President
Directs the Secretary of Defense to provide a report to the President within 270 days, outlining the findings of the assessment and suggesting improvements.
Identifies critical goods and capabilities
The assessment must list the raw materials, goods, and manufacturing abilities that are essential for national security.
Assesses supply chain weaknesses
The study will look for weak spots in supply chains, such as single points of failure or reliance on unfriendly nations for key parts.
Recommends policy solutions
The final report must suggest new laws, rules, or other actions to fix weaknesses and strengthen the U.S. manufacturing and defense base.
Who does this affect?
- Defense contractors and manufacturers
- U.S. military and national security agencies
- Manufacturing workers
What is the real world impact?
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Strengthens national security
Ensures the U.S. military can get the equipment and supplies it needs from American factories, especially during an emergency, by identifying and fixing weaknesses in the supply chain.
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Boosts American manufacturing jobs
Uses national security concerns as a reason to study and recommend policies that could bring back manufacturing jobs to the United States and reduce reliance on foreign countries.
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Reduces reliance on foreign adversaries
Aims to identify and reduce dependence on potentially unfriendly or unstable nations for critical materials and goods, strengthening the U.S. position in global politics.
When does this start?
This order requires a key report to be completed within 270 days of its signing on July 21, 2017.
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Assessment of the manufacturing capacity, defense industrial base, and supply chain resiliency of the united states.
Defense Industrial Base Report
The Secretary of Defense must provide a report to the President on the manufacturing and defense industrial base within 270 days of July 21, 2017.