# Supply Chain Security Training Act of 2021

This bill requires federal agencies to develop and implement training programs focused on supply chain security. In practical terms, it's about making sure government employees who work with suppliers and vendors understand the risks involved in how products and materials move through the supply chain—and how to protect against problems like theft, counterfeiting, or sabotage.

The bill directs agencies to create training that covers things like identifying fake or compromised products, understanding where materials come from, spotting security vulnerabilities in the supply chain, and knowing what to do if something suspicious happens. This training would apply to federal employees involved in purchasing, receiving, inspecting, and managing supplies and equipment. The goal is to prevent bad actors from sneaking dangerous or defective items into government operations, which could affect everything from military equipment to office supplies.

For most everyday people, this bill won't have a direct impact on their lives. However, it could indirectly benefit the public by making government operations more secure and efficient. If federal agencies better understand their supply chains, they're less likely to accidentally purchase counterfeit or dangerous products, which could save taxpayer money and prevent safety issues. The bill essentially treats supply chain security as something important enough that government workers need formal training on it—similar to how agencies train employees on cybersecurity or workplace safety.

Supply Chain Security Training Act of 2021

Peters, Gary C.

Supply Chain Security Training Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Acquisition Institute to develop a training program for officials with supply chain risk management responsibilities at executive agencies. The program shall be designed to prepare such personnel to perform supply chain risk management activities and identify and mitigate supply chain security threats that arise throughout the acquisition life cycle, including for the acquisition of information and communications technology. The Office of Management and Budget shall promulgate guidance to federal agencies requiring executive agency adoption and use of the program.