Critical Defense Ownership Review Act

Summary

The bill mandates that any investment company seeking to buy a controlling stake (25% or more) in a major defense contractor must first notify the Department of Defense and undergo a security and competition review. It also creates a triennial assessment of merger activity in the defense industrial base and requires reports to Congress and antitrust agencies. The aim is to protect national security and the stability of the defense supply chain.

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