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The Specialty Metal Clause in the Berry Amendment: Issues for Congress
The Berry Amendment [Title 10, United States Code (U.S.C.) 2533a] is an amendment to the 1941 Fifth Supplemental National Defense Appropriations Act, Public Law (P.L.77-29). It is the basis for a 65-year old procurement policy that prohibits the Department of Defense (DOD) from purchasing certain items or components of items, such as specialty metals, from foreign sources. The specialty metals clause has been part of the Berry Amendment since 1972. Congress took action in the Fiscal Year (FY)2007 National Defense Authorization Act to move the specialty metals provision from the Berry Amendment into a separate section, Title 10, U.S.C. 2533b. This report examines the specialty metals clause, potential oversight issues for Congress, and options that Congress may choose to consider.
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RL33751_04_05_2007.pdf
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Dec 14, 2006 | RL33751 | 17 | $29.95 | Add to Cart |
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