SAFE Supply Chains Act
Congress moves to limit Pentagon tech purchases to manufacturers or approved resellers to reduce supply-chain risk
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- The bill would stop the Defense Department from buying or using certain tech hardware unless it comes straight from the manufacturer or an approved seller.
- It targets end-use tech hardware and components, including the built-in software and firmware that make the hardware run (not stand-alone software).
- The Defense Secretary could waive the rule for scientific research or to keep mission-critical work running, but would have to notify Congress and explain the safety steps.
- The Defense Department would have to publish guidance to help blocked vendors become approved sellers, so they can compete for future contracts.
- Starting one year after the bill becomes law, the Defense Department would report to Congress each year for 6 years on how often waivers were used and what it’s doing to reduce them. No new funding is provided.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
SAFE Supply Chains Act
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