I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5320 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 1, 2023 Mr. Bacon introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to modify the authority of the Secretary of Defense to carry out the defense laboratory modernization program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Defense Capability Development Minor Construction Enhancement Act of 2023 . 2. Modification of authority to carry out defense laboratory modernization program Section 2805(g)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended in subparagraph (D) by inserting or development, production, and sustainment of combat capabilities before the period at the end.