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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Sep 7, 2022
Army Facilitating Untapped Technology, Utilities, Resources, and Equipment for Servicemembers Act of 2022 or the Army FUTURES Act of 2022
This bill requires the Department of the Army to submit a plan to Congress that comprehensively defines the roles and responsibilities of officials and organizations of the Army with respect to the force modernization efforts of the Army.
In the event the report is not submitted within the required 180-day period, the Commanding General of the Army Futures Command must have the roles, responsibilities, and authorities assigned pursuant to Army Directive 2020-15 and any provision of Army Directive 2022-07 that modifies or contravenes Army Directive 2020-15 must have no force or effect.
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Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] · R–TX
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S4481)
Introduced in Senate
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