A bill to provide for interagency tabletop exercises to assess the impacts of Department of Defense decisions during crises and evaluate United States Government tools available to augment Department of Defense capabilities in competition, crisis, and conflict, and for other purposes.

# Summary of S 3160 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would require the Department of Defense (DoD) to conduct "tabletop exercises"—simulated scenarios where government officials discuss how they would respond to crises without actually deploying resources. These exercises would test how DoD decisions affect other parts of government and identify what tools and resources from other federal agencies could support the military during times of competition, crisis, or conflict. Essentially, it's designed to improve coordination and planning between the Pentagon and the rest of the federal government. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill directly affects the Department of Defense and other federal agencies that would participate in these planning exercises. By requiring these simulations, the legislation aims to ensure that the U.S.

government can better coordinate its response to national security challenges by drawing on capabilities beyond just the military. This could include resources from intelligence agencies, State Department, FEMA, and other departments. **Current Status** S 3160 was introduced in the 119th Congress by Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. The bill has not yet advanced further in the legislative process.