National Defense Act of 1920

National Defense Act
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Long titleAn Act To amend an Act entitled "An Act formaking further and more effectual provision for the national defense, and for other purposes," approved June 3, 1916, and to establish military justice
Enacted bythe 66th United States Congress
EffectiveJune 4, 1920
Citations
Public law66-242
Legislative history
  • Introduced in the House as H.R. 12775
Rep. Julius Kahn, Sponsor of the National Defense Act of 1920

The National Defense Act of 1920 (or Kahn Act) was sponsored by United States Representative Julius Kahn, Republican of California. This legislation updated the National Defense Act of 1916 to reorganize the United States Army and decentralize the procurement and acquisitions process for equipment, weapons, supplies and vehicles. It was passed by Congress on June 4, 1920.[1]

  1. ^ "SIXTY-SIXTH CONGRESS. SESS. II. CH. 227. 1920. 759 CHAP. 227.-An Act To amend an Act entitled 'An Act for making further and more effectual provision for the national defense, and for other purposes," approved June 3, 1916, and to establish military justice" (PDF). Government Printing Office. Statutes At Large Vol XLI. 1921.