PRC Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (23 Sep 2021): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
What this bill does
This bill, S. 2822, known as the Prioritizing Readiness and Competitiveness Act (PRC Act), proposes to cancel certain unspent funds designated for activities in Afghanistan. These rescinded funds would then be redirected to specific Department of Defense (DOD) initiatives. The bill identifies funds for maintaining security forces, diplomatic personnel, anti-corruption efforts, and the reintegration of former extremists in Afghanistan as eligible for rescission.
If enacted, the President would be required to transfer the rescinded money to the DOD. These funds would support activities aimed at maintaining or expanding domestic industrial capabilities vital for national defense, contribute to the Navy's shipbuilding and conversion accounts, and finance research and development projects through the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. These projects are intended to enhance the U.S. advantage in strategic technologies.
This bill was introduced in the Senate in September 2021 and has not yet moved beyond that stage. Its next step would be consideration by the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, followed by potential debate and votes in the full Senate and then the House of Representatives.
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Official summary
Prioritizing Readiness and Competitiveness Act or the PRC Act
This bill rescinds certain unexpended funds for activities in Afghanistan and transfers such funds for certain Department of Defense (DOD) activities.
Specifically, the bill rescinds unexpended funds previously made available for various activities in Afghanistan, including for (1) maintaining security forces, (2) maintaining diplomatic personnel, (3) combatting corruption, and (4) reintegrating former Taliban members and other extremists.
The President must transfer the rescinded funds to DOD for (1) activities to maintain or expand domestic industrial base capabilities essential for national defense, (2) the Navy's shipbuilding and conversion account, and (3) Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency activities for strengthening the U.S. advantage in strategic technologies.
Timeline
23 Sep 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Common questions
- What does S. 2822 do?
- This bill, S. 2822, known as the Prioritizing Readiness and Competitiveness Act (PRC Act), proposes to cancel certain unspent funds designated for activities in Afghanistan. These rescinded funds would then be redirected to specific Department of Defense (DOD) initiatives. The bill identifies funds for maintaining security forces, diplomatic personnel, anti-corruption efforts, and the reintegration of former extremists in Afghanistan as eligible for rescission. If enacted, the President would be required to transfer the rescinded money to the DOD. These funds would support activities aimed at maintaining or expanding domestic industrial capabilities vital for national defense, contribute to the Navy's shipbuilding and conversion accounts, and finance research and development projects through the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. These projects are intended to enhance the U.S. advantage in strategic technologies. This bill was introduced in the Senate in September 2021 and has not yet moved beyond that stage. Its next step would be consideration by the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, followed by potential debate and votes in the full Senate and then the House of Representatives.
- Has S. 2822 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 2822. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 2822?
- S. 2822 was sponsored by Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] (R-FL), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 2822?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (23 Sep 2021).
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