You know, better late than never. We will see how this goes and if in fact this impacts the industry positively. Stuff like this only helps to legitimize security contractor use in the war and ensure that this industry is more asset than liability. I would be curious to hear what any industry folks have to say about the amendment and it’s possible impact on the war? –Matt
Donnelly Amendment to Improve U.S. Oversight of Private Security Contractors Passes House
May 25, 2011
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Joe Donnelly offered an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, H.R. 1540, legislation authorizing Pentagon programs for the coming year and setting forth our nation’s defense policies and priorities. Donnelly’s amendment would direct the Department of Defense (DOD) to devise a comprehensive strategy setting out standards for oversight plans governing all private security contracts funded by the DOD and designate a single official in the country of operations with the responsibility of certifying that each private security contract has an effective oversight plan and that the contractor’s employees are properly licensed and permitted to do their work.