II 112th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3668 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 10, 2012 Mr. Toomey (for himself and Mr. Casey) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To require a study on the Bradley Fighting Vehicle industrial base.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Bradley Fighting Vehicle Sustainment Act of 2012.

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Study on Bradley Fighting Vehicle industrial base

(a)

In general

Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall conduct a study on the Bradley Fighting Vehicle industrial base. (b)

Content

The study required under subsection (a) shall— (1)assess the quantitative impacts of a production break for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, including the cost of shutdown compared to the cost of continued production; and (2)assess the qualitative impacts of a production break for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, including the loss of a specialized workforce and supplier base.