# 119-s-5344: A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to submit a report on efforts to support the production, testing, and sustainment of autonomous maneuver systems, components for such systems, and low-cost interceptors.

119-s-5344, A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to submit a report on efforts to support the production, testing, and sustainment of autonomous maneuver systems, components for such systems, and low-cost interceptors., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI] (D-MI); status introduced (as of 2026-08-26).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-5344
- Congress: 119
- Title: A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to submit a report on efforts to support the production, testing, and sustainment of autonomous maneuver systems, components for such systems, and low-cost interceptors.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-08-06
- Sponsor: Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI] (D-MI)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-26

## Summary

**This bill would require the Secretary of the Army to produce a detailed report that strengthens production and domestic supply chains for autonomous maneuver systems and low-cost interceptors.** The report would be delivered to the armed services committees by April 15, 2027 and must cover production acceleration, supply chain gaps, advanced manufacturing, testing coordination, and sustainment approaches. - Army acquisition teams and program managers would receive a consolidated assessment to guide scaling and fielding of next‑generation autonomous systems and interceptor capabilities. - Domestic manufacturers of motors, batteries, sensors, and related components would face focused attention on expanding and securing supply chains and on using advanced manufacturing to boost capacity. - Test ranges and sustainment organizations, including the Ground Vehicle Systems Center and the Tank‑Automotive and Armaments Command, would be reviewed for how they coordinate testing, requirements development, and long‑term maintenance. - The Senate and House Armed Services Committees would get a single, multi‑element briefing to inform oversight and future decisions on production surge and sustainment needs.

## Related bills

- 119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-s-5283: Momnibus Act
- 119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-s-2823: FAMILY Act
- 119-s-5042: Social Security 2100 Act
- 119-s-3869: Healthy Families Act

## Sources
- [119-s-5344 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5344)

## Related
- [119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1541)
- [119-s-5283: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5283)
- [119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3990)
- [119-s-2823: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2823)
- [119-s-5042: Social Security 2100 Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5042)
- [119-s-3869: Healthy Families Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3869)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5344 (as of 2026-08-26).