S. 3160: To provide for interagency tabletop exercises to assess the impacts of Department of Defense decisions during crises and evaluate United States Government tools available to augment Department of Defense capabilities in competition, crisis, and conflict, and for other purposes.

This bill, known as S. 3160, aims to enhance coordination and assessment between the Department of Defense (DoD) and various federal agencies during times of crisis and conflict. Specifically, it calls for the organization of interagency tabletop exercises, which are structured discussions focused on assessing decision-making processes during emergencies.

Key Objectives

• The Secretary of Defense is tasked with inviting representatives from specific federal agencies that deal with economic matters—like the Department of the Treasury, Department of Commerce, and others—to participate in these exercises.
• These exercises will focus on two main areas:
  • Evaluating the economic impacts of decisions made by the DoD during crises and conflicts.
  • Assessing the economic tools that the U.S. government can use to support the DoD's capabilities during these challenging times.

Timeline for Action

By December 31, 2025, the Secretary of Defense is required to provide a briefing to designated congressional defense committees. This briefing will detail the current and future initiatives to incorporate representatives from the economic sectors and private industry into these unclassified exercises.

Participation of Private Sector

The bill acknowledges the potential contribution of the private sector in these exercises, suggesting that experts and representatives from industry may be involved to ensure a comprehensive approach to understanding the economic dimensions of defense strategies.

Overall Aim

Ultimately, the goal of this bill is to enhance the United States' preparedness and response capabilities by integrating economic considerations into defense planning, ensuring that decision-makers have a well-rounded view of both military and economic factors during critical situations.

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