United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

S 436 — A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to modify the organization and authorities of the Assistant Secretaries of Defense with duties relating to industrial base policy and homeland defense.

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

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Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Summary

This bill modifies the organization and responsibilities of the Assistant Secretaries of Defense (ASDs). Current law provides for 19 ASDs, with some of these positions established in statute and others specified by the Department of Defense (DOD).First, the bill establishes in statute an ASD for International Industrial Base Development and Engagement, whose main duty is to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base through cooperation with security partners and allies, including Taiwan. Next, the bill establishes in statute an ASD for Strategy, Plans, Capabilities, and Homeland Defense. The principal duty of such ASD is to advise the Secretary of Defense and others on national security issues and defense strategy, policy and planning oversight of various issues, and advancing and representing priority issues. This position replaces the DOD-specified ASD for Strategy, Plans, and Capabilities. The bill eliminates the DOD-specified ASD for Homeland Defense and Hemispheric Affairs.Finally, the bill expands the responsibilities of the DOD-specified ASD for International Security Affairs to include Western Hemisphere affairs.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds a new Assistant Secretary position for International Industrial Base Development and Engagement, renames the existing position for Strategy, Plans, and Capabilities to include Homeland Defense, and eliminates the position for Homeland Defense and Hemispheric Affairs.

  • 10 U.S.C. § 138(b)

    (7) One of the Assistant Secretaries is the Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Industrial Base Development and Engagement, who shall report directly to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment. The principal duty of the Assistant Secretary shall be to strengthen the United States defense industrial base through the promotion of cooperation with security partners and allies of the United States, including Taiwan.

    Creates a new Assistant Secretary role focusing on international industrial base development.

  • 10 U.S.C. § 138(b)

    the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy, Plans, and Capabilities → the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy, Plans, Capabilities, and Homeland Defense

    Renames the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy, Plans, and Capabilities to include Homeland Defense.

  • 10 U.S.C. § 138(b)

    One of the Assistant Secretaries is the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Hemispheric Affairs.

    Eliminates the Assistant Secretary position for Homeland Defense and Hemispheric Affairs.

  • 10 U.S.C. § 138(b)

    (10)(A) One of the Assistant Secretaries is the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy, Plans, Capabilities, and Homeland Defense.

    Establishes the role of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy, Plans, Capabilities, and Homeland Defense with defined responsibilities.

  • 10 U.S.C. § 138(b)

    (B) The principal duty of the Assistant Secretary shall be to advise the Secretary of Defense, the Deputy Secretary of Defense, the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, and the Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense on national security issues and defense strategy and the capabilities, forces, and contingency plans necessary to implement the defense strategy; policy and planning oversight for--

    Outlines the principal duties of the renamed Assistant Secretary role.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 436 do?
This bill modifies the organization and responsibilities of the Assistant Secretaries of Defense (ASDs). Current law provides for 19 ASDs, with some of these positions established in statute and others specified by the Department of Defense (DOD).First, the bill establishes in statute an ASD for International Industrial Base Development and Engagement, whose main duty is to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base through cooperation with security partners and allies, including Taiwan. Next, the bill establishes in statute an ASD for Strategy, Plans, Capabilities, and Homeland Defense. The principal duty of such ASD is to advise the Secretary of Defense and others on national security issues and defense strategy, policy and planning oversight of various issues, and advancing and representing priority issues. This position replaces the DOD-specified ASD for Strategy, Plans, and Capabilities. The bill eliminates the DOD-specified ASD for Homeland Defense and Hemispheric Affairs.Finally, the bill expands the responsibilities of the DOD-specified ASD for International Security Affairs to include Western Hemisphere affairs.
Who sponsors S 436?
S 436 is sponsored by Sullivan, Dan (Republican).
What is the current status of S 436?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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