S 436
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to modify the organization and authorities of the Assistant Secretaries of Defense with duties relating to industrial base policy and homeland defense.
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 9:03 AM
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Bill overview
This bill changes the structure of the Assistant Secretaries of Defense, specifically focusing on industrial base policy and homeland defense. It creates a new Assistant Secretary for International Industrial Base Development and Engagement, responsible for strengthening the U.S. defense industrial base and collaborating with allies like Taiwan. The existing Assistant Secretary for Strategy, Plans, and Capabilities is renamed to include Homeland Defense, and a previous position focused on Homeland Defense and Hemispheric Affairs is eliminated. Finally, the Assistant Secretary for International Security Affairs’ responsibilities are expanded to encompass Western Hemisphere affairs.
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