Arsenal Workload Sustainment Act

# Arsenal Workload Sustainment Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Arsenal Workload Sustainment Act would create a five-year pilot program that encourages private companies to work with government-owned military arsenals (weapons manufacturing facilities run by the Army). The bill would do this by making it more expensive for private companies that don't use government arsenals—the Department of Defense would add a 20% penalty to their bids when competing for contracts. The bill also promotes use of the Army's Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence and requires that at least 25% of work in these partnerships be performed by government employees rather than private contractors. **Who It Affects** This bill primarily affects defense contractors (private companies that bid on military contracts), the Department of Defense, and Army arsenal workers.

It could influence which companies win government contracts and how much work is performed by government employees versus private sector workers. **Current Status** The bill (S. 905) was introduced by Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate.