Warrior Right to Repair Act of 2025
Rep. Perez Introduces Bipartisan Warrior Right to Repair Act to Help Military Fix Its Own Equipment
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the House Committee on Armed Services. It is actively moving forward as it waits for the committee to discuss and vote on it. There are no other scheduled actions at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill has bipartisan support and addresses military readiness, but it faces a difficult path because large defense contractors often lobby against sharing their repair secrets.
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Personal Impact
Veterans are only indirectly affected. The bill primarily targets active military operations and procurement, but a stronger right-to-repair culture in the military could benefit veteran-owned businesses that pursue defense maintenance contracts, as repair materials would be more accessible.
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.
Related News
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Why service members deserve the right to repair
This op-ed argues that the Warrior Right to Repair Act is critical for mission readiness. It highlights how current restrictions prevent troops from making basic repairs in the field, forcing a reliance on outside contractors that introduces profit motives into urgent military decisions.
The Military’s Fight For The Right To Repair Is One It Can’t Lose
Lawmakers introduced the Warrior Right to Repair Act of 2025 to prohibit the DoD from entering contracts unless manufacturers provide parts, tools, and software. The article compares the military's struggle to the 'broken ice cream machine' issue, emphasizing the need for battlefield resilience.
Gluesenkamp Perez introduces bipartisan bill to guarantee soldiers' right to repair equipment
U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, along with Reps. Jen Kiggans and Maggie Goodlander, introduced the House version of the Warrior Right to Repair Act. The bill requires contractors to provide fair access to repair materials, ensuring technicians don't have to wait days for parts from overseas.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Warrior Right to Repair Act of 2025
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