Pentagon Management Oversight Act of 2023
Latest action (15 Jun 2023): Introduced
What this bill does
S. 2040, the Pentagon Management Oversight Act of 2023, would reinstate the position of Chief Management Officer (CMO) of the Department of Defense, a Senate-confirmed civilian post that had previously existed but was eliminated. The CMO would be responsible for overseeing "enterprise business operations" shared across the Department—such as financial management, IT, supply chain, human resources, and acquisition functions—and would rank in seniority just below the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense. The bill also gives the CMO authority to review proposed budgets for these shared business functions across Defense Agencies and Field Activities, and requires related reports to Congress.
The bill primarily affects the internal management structure of the Department of Defense. It would shift certain responsibilities currently held by the Chief Information Officer to the new CMO, and require the Secretary of Defense to issue guidance and a formal charter defining the CMO's authority within 30 days of enactment. It would also require a report from the Deputy Secretary of Defense, within 180 days, on how the two-year absence of a CMO affected defense business systems. The bill does not directly affect the public, though it could influence how efficiently the Pentagon manages its business operations and budgets.
The bill was introduced on June 15, 2023, by Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) with Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) as a cosponsor, and was referred to the Senate Committee on Armed Services. It has not received a vote and remains at the introductory stage; no further action has been recorded.
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This bill was introduced on June 15, 2023, in a previous session of Congress, but it did not receive a vote.
Common questions
- What does S. 2040 do?
- S. 2040, the Pentagon Management Oversight Act of 2023, would reinstate the position of Chief Management Officer (CMO) of the Department of Defense, a Senate-confirmed civilian post that had previously existed but was eliminated. The CMO would be responsible for overseeing "enterprise business operations" shared across the Department—such as financial management, IT, supply chain, human resources, and acquisition functions—and would rank in seniority just below the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense. The bill also gives the CMO authority to review proposed budgets for these shared business functions across Defense Agencies and Field Activities, and requires related reports to Congress. The bill primarily affects the internal management structure of the Department of Defense. It would shift certain responsibilities currently held by the Chief Information Officer to the new CMO, and require the Secretary of Defense to issue guidance and a formal charter defining the CMO's authority within 30 days of enactment. It would also require a report from the Deputy Secretary of Defense, within 180 days, on how the two-year absence of a CMO affected defense business systems. The bill does not directly affect the public, though it could influence how efficiently the Pentagon manages its business operations and budgets. The bill was introduced on June 15, 2023, by Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) with Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) as a cosponsor, and was referred to the Senate Committee on Armed Services. It has not received a vote and remains at the introductory stage; no further action has been recorded.
- Has S. 2040 become law?
- Not yet. As of 15 Jun 2023, S. 2040 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 2040?
- S. 2040 was sponsored by Sen. Mike Braun [R-IN, 2019-2024] (Republican-IN), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 2040?
- Introduced (15 Jun 2023).
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