This bill creates a 12-member independent commission to assess and recommend improvements to America's defense industrial capacity, particularly regarding weapons production and military supply chains. The commission, named after the World War II production leader who coordinated the "Arsenal of Democracy," would examine current shortages of ammunition and equipment, identify bottlenecks in defense manufacturing, and evaluate federal regulations that hinder production. The commission would submit its findings and recommendations to the President and Congress within one year, including strategies for increasing industrial capacity for potential major wars in multiple regions. Members would include experts in manufacturing, defense procurement, and industrial policy appointed by congressional leaders and committee chairs. The bill authorizes $7 million in funding and requires the commission to hold at least four public hearings annually and establish an industry advisory board to gather input from manufacturers, workers, and defense contractors. The commission would terminate 90 days after submitting its final report.
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