Bill · S. 1524· Senate(119-S-1524)
William S. Knudsen Defense Remobilization Act
- Introduced
- 4/30/2025
- Last activity
- 4/30/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Jim Banks
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The William S. Knudsen Defense Remobilization Act creates a 12-member Commission in the legislative branch to study the United States defense-industrial base. The Commission will evaluate production needs for major wars and identify supply chain bottlenecks and regulatory burdens. It is tasked with making recommendations to the President and Congress regarding funding, policy reforms, and strategies to increase industrial capacity. The group will include experts in manufacturing, procurement, and technology. After completing its review and submitting a final report, the Commission will terminate.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would business owners be better off under this?+6
The bill aims to reduce regulatory burdens on defense producers and increase industrial capacity.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+4
The bill specifically mandates a representative for small business government contractors on the Industry Advisory Board.
Would union members be better off under this?+3
The bill mandates seeking input from manufacturing worker interests and including a worker representative on the board.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?-3
The bill seeks to increase domestic industrial capacity and funding levels for defense production.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-2
The bill aims to remove EPA and DOE regulations that inhibit defense production, which may weaken environmental protections.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-2
The bill specifically seeks to identify and recommend the removal of EPA regulations that burden producers.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Input from Workers and Industry: The bill requires the Commission to seek advice from manufacturing worker interests and industry partners, including holding at least four public hearings per year (Section 3(f)).
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Reduction of Regulatory Burden: The Commission is tasked with identifying and recommending the removal of Federal regulations that inhibit defense production and innovation (Section 3(d)(3)(C)).
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Support for Small Businesses: The bill establishes an Industry Advisory Board that must include a representative for small business government contractors (Section 3(f)(2)(C)).
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Increased Domestic Capacity: The Commission will propose a strategy to increase United States industrial capacity for defense production (Section 3(e)(2)(A)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Cost to Taxpayers: The act authorizes the appropriation of $7,000,000 to fund the Commission's activities (Section 3(q)).
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Potential for Conflicts of Interest: While the bill requires documentation of gifts and the avoidance of conflicts, the Commission is authorized to accept and dispose of gifts or donations of services, goods, and property from non-Federal entities (Section 3(l)(1)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+6Good For Union Workers+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+4Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+2Reduces Government Spending-1Reduces National Debt-1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections-2Reduces Carbon Emissions-2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Reduces Military Spending-3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1Increases Federal Power+1
- 4/30/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Tom CottonRepublican · Arkansas
Eric SchmittRepublican · Missouri