To modify and extend the temporary authority of the President to modify certain contracts and options based on the impacts of inflation, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · December 13, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
This bill extends and modifies the President's authority to adjust defense contracts to account for inflation impacts. Specifically, it extends a temporary authority that was set to expire on December 31, 2023, pushing the deadline to December 31, 2024, giving the Defense Department an additional year to modify certain contracts and contractual options. The bill also clarifies that the Secretary of Defense can use funds specifically provided for this purpose. This legislation affects defense contractors and the military's ability to maintain fair pricing on defense contracts during inflationary periods. The bill does not specify new funding amounts but authorizes use of existing appropriated funds for contract modifications due to inflation.
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