Sec. 877. Report on sourcing of tungsten and tungsten powders from domestic producers
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Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the procurement of tungsten and tungsten powders for military applications. The report under subsection
(a)shall include the following: An overview of the quantities and countries of origin of tungsten and tungsten powders that are procured by the Department of Defense or prime contractors of the Department for military applications. An evaluation of the effects on the Department if domestic-produced tungsten and tungsten powders are given priority. An evaluation of the effects on the Department if tungsten and tungsten powders are required to be procured from only domestic producers. An estimate of any costs associated with domestic sourcing requirements related to tungsten and tungsten powders.