Sec. 1643. Report on roles and responsibilities relating to defense against hypersonic threats
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Congress finds the following: Hypersonic missile threats are expanding, particularly threats posed by China and Russia. To address those growing threats roles and responsibilities must be clearly defined and understood. Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report describing the roles and responsibilities of organizations of Department of Defense with respect to defense against hypersonic threats. The report under paragraph
(1)shall include the following elements: A description of the roles and responsibilities of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the military departments, the Joint Staff, the combatant commands, Defense Agencies, and Department of Defense Field Activities with respect to defense against hypersonic threats. An assessment of any duplication of effort or gaps identified under paragraph (1). A recommendation with respect to designating a single entity with acquisition authority with respect to the capability to defend the homeland from hypersonic threats. Such other matters as the Secretary of Defense considers relevant. The report under paragraph
(1)shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex.