United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

S 3617 — A bill to ensure sufficient sizing of the civilian and contract services workforces of the Department of Defense.

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

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Instructs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to ensure that the civilian and contract services workforces of DOD are sufficiently sized, taking into account military strategy requirements and military end-strength. Directs the Comptroller General (GAO) to submit a report that assesses the sufficiency of the sizing of the DOD civilian and contract services workforces. Requires such report to assess whether such sizing is consistent with federal workforce management and sourcing laws.

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Action History

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

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 3617 do?
Instructs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to ensure that the civilian and contract services workforces of DOD are sufficiently sized, taking into account military strategy requirements and military end-strength. Directs the Comptroller General (GAO) to submit a report that assesses the sufficiency of the sizing of the DOD civilian and contract services workforces. Requires such report to assess whether such sizing is consistent with federal workforce management and sourcing laws.
Who sponsors S 3617?
S 3617 is sponsored by Benjamin Cardin (D).
What is the current status of S 3617?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 3617?
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