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HR 9482118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Spare Parts Competition Act

Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Jun 6, 2025
Latest Action Date
Sep 6, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The Spare Parts Competition Act (H.R. 9482) was a bill introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at addressing issues related to the procurement and competition of spare parts within the armed forces. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Armed Services but ultimately failed or expired without further legislative action. Specific details about the bill's provisions, objectives, or mechanisms are not available in the provided source data.

Bottom Line

H.R. 9482 sought to influence spare parts procurement competition in the military but did not advance beyond committee referral and expired without enactment.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress.
  • It was referred to the House Committee on Armed Services on September 6, 2024.
  • The bill is categorized under the policy area of Armed Forces and National Security.
  • No official summary or full text is available to clarify the bill's specific provisions.
  • The bill status is recorded as failed or expired.
Who Benefits?

['Potentially the Department of Defense and related military procurement agencies', 'Defense contractors and suppliers involved in the production or sale of spare parts', 'Military personnel relying on timely and efficient spare parts availability']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of available text and summary limits understanding of implementation requirements and costs', 'Unclear authority or enforcement mechanisms due to missing bill text', 'Oversight provisions and accountability measures cannot be assessed', 'Potential tradeoffs between competition and supply chain reliability are unknown']

Political Context

The bill was introduced and referred to the House Committee on Armed Services during the 118th Congress but did not progress further, resulting in its expiration. It falls within the broader legislative focus on defense procurement and military readiness, areas frequently addressed through congressional oversight and legislation.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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2 Detected
Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['If enacted, the bill could have influenced competition dynamics in military spare parts procurement, potentially affecting supply chain efficiency and costs.', "Changes to procurement competition might impact defense contractors' business strategies and military readiness indirectly."]

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of an official summary and full bill text significantly limits transparency and public oversight. This lack of information hinders the ability to evaluate the bill's provisions, potential costs, and enforcement mechanisms. For effective government transparency, full legislative texts and summaries should be made accessible to the public.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 60%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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