Arsenal Workload Sustainment Act

# Arsenal Workload Sustainment Act Summary **What the Bill Does:** The Arsenal Workload Sustainment Act would require the Department of Defense to run a five-year test program that favors private companies willing to partner with government-owned military arsenals (weapons manufacturing facilities). Under this program, private contractors who don't use government arsenals would face a 20% price penalty on their bids, making them less competitive. The bill also encourages use of the Army's Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence and requires that at least 25% of work in these partnerships be done by government employees rather than private contractors. **Who It Affects:** This bill primarily affects private defense contractors and the Army's government-owned arsenals.

Defense contractors bidding on military contracts would face financial incentives to partner with government facilities rather than rely entirely on private manufacturing. It could also impact government workers by potentially expanding their role in defense manufacturing. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Representative Eric Sorensen (D-IL) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. No action has been taken on it.