Springfield Standard

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Eric Schmitt, Senator JD Vance, and Senator Marco Rubio have introduced the William S. Knudsen Defense Remobilization Act. The act aims to identify regulatory barriers hindering America's industrial capacity and develop a national strategy to remobilize defense production.

In his statement, Senator Eric Schmitt emphasized the urgency of the act in the face of increasing military modernization by the People's Republic of China. He stated, “As the United States faces the existential threat of a rapidly modernizing military by the People’s Republic of China, it’s long overdue that the United States take a hard look at how we can remobilize and revitalize our industrial base—the William S. Knudsen Defense Remobilization Act will do just that.”

Senator JD Vance highlighted the critical issue of low military stockpiles and the risks it poses to national security. He expressed, “America’s military stockpiles are dangerously low. Joe Biden has spent two years sending more weapons to Ukraine than we’re capable of manufacturing, and it’s putting our national security at risk. We’re woefully unprepared for any type of major conflict. This legislation would recruit industry experts to identify the shortfalls of our military industrial base and outline necessary regulatory reforms to get defense production back on track.”

Senator Marco Rubio echoed the sentiments of his colleagues, emphasizing the importance of revitalizing America's industrial capacity to address critical shortages in defense supplies. He stated, “As we suffer from critical shortages in vital defense supplies, the William S. Knudsen Defense Remobilization Act would provide a strategic roadmap to revitalize America’s industrial capacity. This effort underscores our commitment to safeguarding America’s sovereignty and ensuring our readiness to defend against any threat.”

It is worth noting that Senator Schmitt serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee, highlighting his expertise in defense-related matters.

For further information about the bill, interested individuals can refer to Fox News for additional details.