Search Results: keywords:"other transaction authority"

  • S. 4882 — To establish a pilot program for tracking awards made through other transaction authority.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:546

    S. 4882 proposes creating a pilot program to help the Department of Defense track how much money small businesses and nontraditional contractors receive through "other transaction authority," a special type of contract. The program aims to reduce the reporting burden on...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 4882 wants to try a new way for the military to keep track of how much money they give to small businesses and special helpers, all the while making it easier for them to tell the military how they spend that money, until the year 2029.

  • H. R. 9459 — An Act To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enable secure and trustworthy technology through other transaction contracting authority, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Received in Senate
    Words:400

    H.R. 9459, known as the “Producing Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security Act” or the “PATHS Act”, aims to extend the authorization period for a pilot program under the Homeland Security Act of 2002 from September 30, 2024, to September 30, 2027. This program focuses on...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 9459 is a plan to keep working on safe and smart technology until 2027, like making computers think. It also says the money they give for new ideas will be smaller, and special people in charge will be told right away when this happens.

  • S. 5251 — To establish a pilot program to support domestic critical material processing, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:2,437

    S. 5251, titled the “Critical Materials Future Act of 2024,” calls for the creation of a pilot program to boost domestic processing of critical materials important for national energy and security. The bill seeks to support at least three projects, using innovative financial...

    Simple Explanation

    The "Critical Materials Future Act of 2024" is a plan to help the U.S. find better and safer ways to handle important materials needed for energy and safety by giving out money to try out new methods, but some people worry if the money will be spent wisely.