Strengthening America's Supply Chain and National Security Act directed the DoD to determine the extent of its dependency on foreign sources of drugs. Which department is referenced?

• A. FDA
• B. DoD
• C. DHS
• D. HHS

Answer: (B)

The concept being tested is understanding which federal department is responsible for evaluating how much the military relies on foreign drug sources in the context of national security. The act assigns this task to the Department of Defense because it focuses on defense readiness and the security of military supply chains. DoD would assess dependencies that could affect military operations and national security, which is why it is the referenced department. Agencies like the FDA regulate drug safety and efficacy for the general population, HHS oversees public health, and DHS handles homeland security, but the mandate to gauge foreign drug dependencies for national security specifically falls to the Department of Defense.