Bill · H.R. 2765· House(119-HR-2765)
SAFE Supply Chains Act
- Introduced
- 4/9/2025
- Last activity
- 4/9/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Pat Fallon
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The SAFE Supply Chains Act requires the Department of Defense to change how it buys technology. It prohibits the Department of Defense from procuring or using information and communications technology products unless they come from an original equipment manufacturer or an authorized reseller. The Secretary of Defense can only waive this rule for scientific research or to protect mission-critical functions. If a waiver is used, the Secretary must notify congressional defense committees with specific justifications and security plans. The bill also requires the Department of Defense to provide technical assistance to help entities become authorized resellers. Finally, the Secretary must submit annual reports to Congress regarding the use of these waivers.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+7
The bill secures supply chains by requiring technology to come from original manufacturers or authorized resellers.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill requires annual reports and specific justifications for any procurement waivers.
Does this give the federal government more power?+4
The bill imposes new procurement mandates and reporting requirements on the Department of Defense.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Business Growth: The Secretary of Defense is required to establish procurement guidance to help entities that are currently ineligible become authorized resellers (Section 2(d)).
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Increased Accountability through Oversight: The Secretary of Defense must submit annual reports to the Committee on Armed Services of both the Senate and the House regarding the number and types of products receiving waivers and actions taken to reduce those waivers (Section 2(e)(1)).
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Transparency in Exceptions: If a waiver is granted, the Secretary must provide a notice that includes a justification, security mitigations, and a plan to avoid future waivers (Section 2(c)(2)(A)(i)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Procurement: The Department of Defense is prohibited from procuring, obtaining, or renewing contracts for certain technology products from entities that are not original equipment manufacturers or authorized resellers (Section 2(b)).
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Funding Limitations: No additional money is authorized to be spent to carry out the requirements of this Act (Section 2(f)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5Increases Federal Power+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+7
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+2
- 4/9/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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Ro KhannaDemocrat · California