1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the “National Security Rocket Engine Study Act of 2013”.
National Security Rocket Engine Study Act of 2013
A BILL
To require a study on the Russian RD–180 rocket engine.
2. Report on Russian RD–180 rocket engine
In general— Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the Russian RD–180 rocket engine.
Elements— The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following elements:
An assessment of the feasibility of manufacturing an alternative rocket engine in the United States.
An estimate of the cost of manufacturing an alternative rocket engine in the United States, including any cost savings that manufacturing a domestic alternative provides compared to the cost of buying Russian engines over the life of the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle program.
A description of policy benefits and policy concerns related to where the rocket engine is manufactured.
Comptroller General review— The Comptroller General shall review the report submitted under subsection (a) and submit the results of its study to the congressional defense committees.