*Administration of Donald J. Trump, 2019 *

**Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting Notice of Actions To Remedy a Shortfall in the Defense Industrial Base Relating to Production Capability for Inert Materials for Munitions **

*January 16, 2019 *

*Dear Mr. Chairman: (Dear Madam Chairwoman:) *

In accordance with section 303(a)(6)(A) of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended (the "Act") (50 U.S.C. 4533(a)(6)(A)), I transmit herewith notice of a shortfall in the defense industrial base relating to production capability for inert materials for munitions and of actions to remedy that shortfall. The Department of Defense will take actions to develop and purchase equipment and materials needed for expanding the domestic production capability for inert materials for munitions.

I have also included my determination required pursuant to section 303(a)(5) of the Act. These proposed initiatives are essential to the national defense.

Sincerely,

DONALD J. TRUMP

NOTE: Identical letters were sent to Michael D. Crapo, chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; and Maxine M. Waters, chairwoman, House Committee on Financial Services.

*Categories:* Communications to Congress : Defense industrial base, shortfall in inert materials for munitions, letter transmitting notice of actions to rectify*.*

*Subjects:* Defense and national security : Defense industry, strengthening efforts; Defense, Department of : Procurement contracts, improvement efforts.

*DCPD Number:* DCPD201900033.