Bill Overview
Title: PROCURE Act
Description: This bill establishes a Critical Munitions Acquisition Fund to finance the acquisition or ensure the availability of certain munitions during the war in Ukraine and future conflicts. The fund may accept contributions from foreign entities, foreign governments, or international organizations. The authority for the fund expires at the end of 2024.
Sponsors: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Target Audience
Population: People involved in production, distribution, and utilization of munitions
Estimated Size: 3000000
- The bill addresses acquiring and ensuring the availability of munitions, implying direct impacts on military personnel who may rely on these supplies.
- Impacts extend to defense manufacturing and supply sectors engaged in producing or supplying munitions.
- By focusing on munitions acquisition, this bill inherently involves military and defense strategy sectors across multiple nations.
- Funding munitions acquisitions could also impact populations in conflict zones, affecting their security and safety.
- The bill's engagement with international organizations and foreign governments also indicates a broader international stakeholder interest.
Reasoning
- The majority of the direct impact is on military personnel who use the munitions and the defense industry involved in their production and distribution.
- Indirectly, the policy could affect political attitudes as people become aware of international funding sources and implications on global security.
- Budget constraints mean that only a segment of the defense sector and military will experience direct changes.
- Given the $3 billion over ten years and the broad spectrum of the policy, not all military or defense sector individuals will see significant impact.
- The policy may lead to disparate impacts across different regions depending on the local presence of military and defense contractors.
Simulated Interviews
Defense Analyst (Arlington, VA)
Age: 44 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I see this policy as essential for ensuring our military readiness.
- Foreign contributions to this fund are a strategic benefit.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
Military Personnel (Colorado Springs, CO)
Age: 29 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I feel more secure knowing there are plans for ensuring munitions availability.
- I am slightly concerned about relying on foreign funds.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 3 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 3 |
Defense Industry Worker (Seattle, WA)
Age: 50 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 14/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy secures my job and the local economy is reliant on defense contracts.
- The stability offered by foreign contributions is a necessary aspect.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 4 |
Policy Advisor (Portsmouth, NH)
Age: 38 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- From a strategic standpoint, this is a smart move to ensure munitions are available during conflicts.
- However, reliance on foreign contributions raises sovereignty issues.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Enlisted Soldier (Fort Hood, TX)
Age: 25 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Knowing that there is reliable funding for munitions makes my job easier and safer.
- Any policy that focuses on readiness is good in my book.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 3 |
Retired Navy Officer (San Diego, CA)
Age: 65 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This seems like a necessary policy given global tensions.
- I do worry about relying on uncertain international funding streams.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Defense Supply Chain Manager (Rock Island, IL)
Age: 34 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 4.0 years
Commonness: 13/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The assurance that munitions will be plentiful simplifies my planning responsibilities.
- I think it's a forward-thinking approach despite political complexities.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 3 |
Professor of International Policy (Raleigh, NC)
Age: 56 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The policy is a logical step to sustain military operations.
- I remain skeptical about handling foreign contributions and their influence.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
Research Scientist (Santa Clara, CA)
Age: 31 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Steady funding for munitions indirectly supports my research as well.
- It's important to see international collaboration in defense efforts.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Munitions Production Supervisor (Anniston, AL)
Age: 41 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 11/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Ensuring munitions demand helps secure my job and local employment.
- This might affect productivity timelines positively with stable funding.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 4 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $1500000000 (Low: $1000000000, High: $2000000000)
Year 2: $1500000000 (Low: $1000000000, High: $2000000000)
Year 3: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 5: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 10: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 100: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Key Considerations
- The fund's authority is short-lived, expiring at the end of 2024. Rapid disbursement is imperative.
- Defense procurement carries high variability in costs depending on geopolitical and market conditions.
- While foreign contributions can offset some costs, their unpredictability necessitates robust U.S. budgetary planning.
- Ensuring operational readiness during the war in Ukraine requires timely procurement and deployment of munitions.