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Congress

Supply Chain Task Force Leaders Want Legislative Fixes For Vulnerabilities In Next NDAA

By Matthew Beinart

Wednesday, March 10th, 2021

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Supply Chain Task Force Leaders Want Legislative Fixes For Vulnerabilities In Next NDAA

Low angled view of the U.S. Capitol East Facade Front in Washington, DC.

The leaders of a new House Armed Services supply chain task force said their goal is to deliver a concise report in the next few months with legislative proposals for addressing critical vulnerabilities, to include a focus on China and semiconductor manufacturing challenges. Reps. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) and Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) told reporters Wednesday the Defense Critical Supply Chain Task Force will work in tandem with ongoing efforts in the Biden administration and look to incorporate recommendations during this year’s…

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