Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Ammunition Supply Chain Act.
(a) Findings
Congress makes the following findings:
(1) Congress remains concerned about the domestic supply and production of nitrocellulose.
(2) Any failure or supply shortage could restrict ammunition manufacturing for large and small calibers, harming the commercial marketplace and placing the war fighters at risk.
(1) In general
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to Congress a report on the United States supply chain for smokeless gunpowder, including nitrocellulose, nitroglycerin, and acid production, essential to ammunition manufacturing.
(2) Scope
The report required under paragraph (1) should address the following topics:
(A) Improving the sourcing of smokeless gunpowder necessary for the production of ammunition, including nitrocellulose, nitroglycerin, and acid production.
(B) Protecting against single points of failure across ammunition supply chain facilities, including primary and secondary locations.
(C) Reducing the risk of disruptions caused by global demand for ammunition and ammunition smokeless powder across commercial and non-commercial markets.
(D) Utilizing the private and commercial sector’s sourcing, manufacturing, and production capacity and expertise to the greatest extent practicable to broaden points of production and private sector investment.