This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study how federal agencies currently buy and stockpile critical items with long manufacturing timelines under the Defense Production Act of 1950. Within one year of the bill's passage, the GAO must examine current procurement practices, identify ways agencies can better coordinate on these purchases, and recommend changes to federal law to improve the process. The bill affects federal agencies that have authority under the Defense Production Act—typically those involved in defense, energy, and critical infrastructure—and aims to address delays and inefficiencies in acquiring components that take considerable time to design and manufacture. While the bill itself does not include direct funding, it focuses on improving how existing procurement authority is used to ensure essential items are available when needed. This is a relatively straightforward study authorization with no specified budget allocation.
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