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HR 4372

To amend title 10 to shorten breach reporting timelines, increase program transparency, and improve congressional oversight of Department of Defense cost overruns with respect to the cost growth for major systems, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced by Chris Deluzio and 4 co-sponsors

Overview: HR 4372 - To amend title 10 to shorten breach reporting timelines, increase program transparency, and improve congressional oversight of Department of Defense cost overru

Introduced in House
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Bill Summary · HR 4372

Overview: HR 4372 - To amend title 10 to shorten breach reporting timelines, increase program transparency, and improve congressional oversight of Department of Defense cost overruns with respect to the cost growth for major systems, and for other purposes.
Status: Introduced in House
Introduced: July 14, 2025

Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to enhance oversight and accountability for major Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition programs by shortening reporting timelines for cost breaches, increasing transparency, and improving congressional oversight of cost overruns.

Key Provisions:
- Requires the DoD to report cost breaches of 15% or more within 30 days, down from the current 60-day timeline
- Mandates the DoD to provide quarterly reports on the cost, schedule, and performance of major acquisition programs
- Establishes an independent cost estimation capability within the DoD to validate program cost estimates
- Requires the Government Accountability Office to conduct annual reviews of the DoD's major acquisition programs

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- The Department of Defense and its major acquisition programs would be subject to increased reporting requirements and oversight
- Congress would have more timely and detailed information to exercise its oversight role
- Taxpayers could benefit from improved cost control and accountability for major defense procurement projects

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been introduced in the House and is currently awaiting further action in the legislative process.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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