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H.R. 3106 (98th)

Operational Testing and Evaluation Act of 1983

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Introduced

24 May 1983

Last action

1 June 1983 · Committee

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Investigations.

Sponsors

Rep. Courter, Jim [R-NJ-12], Rep. Clinger, William F., Jr. [R-PA-23], Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6], Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-24], F. SENSENBRENNER, Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-23], Rep. Smith, Denny [R-OR-5], Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2], Rep. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-21], Rep. Ridge, Thomas J. [R-PA-21], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Gekas, George W. [R-PA-17], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11], Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5], Rep. Spratt, John M., Jr. [D-SC-5], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7], Rep. McCurdy, Dave [D-OK-4], JOHN CONYERS, Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-3], Rep. Morrison, Sid [R-WA-4], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Rep. Martin, Lynn M. [R-IL-16], Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-15], Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-13], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-25], Rep. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO-2], Rep. Ireland, Andrew P. [R-FL-10], Rep. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND-At Large], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

29 August 2025

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Summary

Operational Testing and Evaluation Act of 1983 - Establishes in the Department of Defense a Civilian Director of Operational Testing and Evaluation appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Requires such Director to perform all duties relating to operational testing and evaluation in the Department. Requires such Director to advice and report directly to the Secretary of Defense. Grants such Director access to all necessary Department records. Permits the Director to require observers to be present during testing. Directs the Secretaries of the military departments to report all testing results to the Director. Requires the Director to respond to congressional requests for information. Prohibits the obligation of funds for operational testing without the advance approval of the Secretary. Directs the President to request separately budget authority for the Director's activities. Grants the Comptroller General access to all records of the Department of Defense.

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Timeline

  1. 24 May 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 May 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 May 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 June 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Investigations.

    Source: Committee

  5. 1 June 1983

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

    Source: Committee

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