Bill · H.R. 9215· House(119-HR-9215)
Prioritizing Warfighters in Defense Contracting Act
- Introduced
- 6/9/2026
- Last activity
- 6/9/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Tim Burchett
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Prioritizing Warfighters in Defense Contracting Act. It gives the Secretary of Defense the power to put limits on certain defense contractors. These limits apply to contracts worth $100,000,000 or more. Contractors can face restrictions if they fail to perform their contracts on time and on budget. They can also face restrictions if they have insufficient production speed or capacity.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+4
The legislation penalizes underperforming contractors by restricting executive compensation and dividends, promoting fiscal discipline.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+3
By holding defense contractors accountable for cost overruns and delays, the bill encourages better financial management in defense spending.
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
The bill grants the Secretary of Defense additional authority to impose financial restrictions on defense contractors.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Would high-income households be better off under this?-3
High-income executives at underperforming defense contractors face potential compensation caps under the bill.
Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?-3
Wealthy shareholders of underperforming defense contractors may see restrictions on stock buybacks and dividends.
Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this?-3
Top executives and major shareholders in the defense sector face direct financial limitations for poor performance.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2(a) and Section 2(b) could benefit the public by allowing the Secretary of Defense to prohibit stock buybacks, shareholder dividends, and executive compensation over $5,000,000 for contractors who fail to perform on time and on budget or who have insufficient production speed or capacity. This might be seen as positive because it holds underperforming contractors accountable and stops them from rewarding executives and shareholders when they fail to deliver properly.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+2Good For Billionaires-3Good For High Income Households-3Good For High Net Worth Individuals-3Good For Ultra High Net Worth Individuals-3Good For Business Owners-2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+4Reduces Government Spending+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Increases Federal Power+3
- 6/9/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in House