Home Covid-19 Lawmakers Look to Shield Defense Contractors from COVID-19 Fallout Covid-19IndemnificationLawNews Lawmakers Look to Shield Defense Contractors from COVID-19 Fallout April 6, 2020 28 create jobs 51Â | Shutterstock Share: Virginia Democrat Sen. Mark Warner and Texas Republican Rep. Mac Thornberry hope to protect national security by bolstering the industrial base. Share: RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Compliance New Bill Would Tighten Fraud Screening Across Federal Awards EOs & Regulations New Bill Would Tighten Fraud Screening Across Federal Awards Policies and Guidance GAO Report – Artificial Intelligence Acquisitions: Agencies Should Collect and Apply Lessons Learned to Improve Future Procurements