SASC Defense Bill Directs Navy Present Fleet Plans Straight To Congress, Limits Ship Retirement

摘要

The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) version of the FY ‘22 defense authorization billwould direct the Navy to present a force structure assessment to Congress within six months ofmajor changes.Within 180 days of "covered events," the Chief of Naval Operations would have to submit abattle force assessment and requirement to the congressional defense committees within 180days.