S.454 - Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009

A bill to improve the organization and procedures of the Department of Defense for the acquisition of major weapon systems, and for other purposes. view all titles (6)

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  • Official: A bill to improve the organization and procedures of the Department of Defense for the acquisition of major weapon systems, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009 as introduced.
  • Short: Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009 as reported to senate.
  • Short: Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009 as passed senate.
  • Short: Weapons Acquisition System Reform Through Enhancing Technical Knowledge and Oversight Act of 2009 as passed house.
  • Short: Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009 as enacted.

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Latest Amendment Status Purpose View All Amendments [14]
 
S.Amdt.1044 Pass To require a report on certain cost growth matters following the termination of a major defense acquisition program for critical cost growth.
S.Amdt.1045 Pass To require the Secretary of Defense to apply uniform earned value management standards to reliably and consistently measure contract performance, and to ensure that contractors establish and use approved earned value management systems.
S.Amdt.1046 Pass To require reports on the operation and support costs of major defense acquisition programs and major weapons systems.
Latest Actions View All Actions [85]
 
Feb 22ndSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2366-2368)
Feb 23rdSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2366-2368)
Feb 23rdRead twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Latest Vote

Result: Passed - May 21, 2009

Roll call number 286 in the House

Question: On Agreeing to the Conference Report: S 454 Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act

Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 94%
 

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