S. 454 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009
S. 454 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Feb 23, 2009, sponsored by Carl Levin with 14 co-sponsors. Congress held 4 roll call votes on it.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 23, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 14
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 111-23
What it does
Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009 - Title I: Acquisition Organization - (Sec. 101) Establishes within the Department of Defense (DOD) a Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation, to act as the principal advisor to the Secretary of Defense and other senior DOD officials and provide independent analysis and advice on matters relating to DOD acquisition program cost estimation and analysis, as well as related…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Carl Levin (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 23, 2009
- Passed the SenateMay 7, 2009
- Passed the HouseMay 13, 2009
- Sent to the PresidentMay 21, 2009
- Became lawMay 22, 2009
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-23. (May 22, 2009)
How Congress voted
- On Agreeing to the Conference Report
House · May 21, 2009 · Passed411–0 - On the Conference Report
Senate · May 20, 2009 · Conference Report Agreed to95–0 - Authorizing Conferees to Close Meetings
House · May 13, 2009 · Passed409–11 - On Passage of the Bill
Senate · May 7, 2009 · Bill Passed93–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- A bill to improve the organization and procedures of the Department of Defense for the acquisition of major…Senate · May 7, 2009
- To improve the organization and procedures of the Department of Defense for the acquisition of major weapon…House · May 13, 2009
- A bill to improve the organization and procedures of the Department of Defense for the acquisition of major…Senate · May 20, 2009
- Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform ActHouse · May 21, 2009
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- S. 407: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009
- S. 614: A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots ("WASP").
- H.J.Res. 44: Recognizing the service, sacrifice, honor, and professionalism of the Noncommissioned Officers of…
- S. 1677: Defense Production Act Reauthorization of 2009
- H.R. 1016: Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009
- S. 1717: A bill to authorize major medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for…
- H.R. 2647: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010
- S. 475: Military Spouses Residency Relief Act
- S. 509: A bill to authorize a major medical facility project at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical…
- S. 1599: Reserve Officers Association Modernization Act of 2009
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