Rep. Perez Introduces Bipartisan Warrior Right to Repair Act to Help Military Fix Its Own Equipment
This bill is currently sitting in the House Committee on Armed Services where it has been since September 2025. No action has been taken on the proposal for ten months. Because most bills do not receive a committee vote, this legislation is considered stalled.
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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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.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced in House
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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.
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.
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.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Warrior Right to Repair Act of 2025
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