Bill · S. 1362· Senate(119-S-1362)
SAFE Supply Chains Act
- Introduced
- 4/9/2025
- Last activity
- 4/9/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- John Cornyn
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The SAFE Supply Chains Act requires the Department of Defense to follow specific procurement rules for information and communications technology. Under this bill, the Secretary of Defense is prohibited from procuring or using covered products from any entity other than an original equipment manufacturer or an authorized reseller. There are exceptions for scientifically valid research or to prevent jeopardizing mission-critical functions, provided specific notice is given to congressional defense committees. The Secretary must also establish guidance to help ineligible entities become authorized resellers. Finally, the Department is required to submit annual reports to Congress regarding any granted waivers.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for legitimate businesses: The Secretary of Defense is required to create procurement guidance to assist entities that are currently ineligible to help them become authorized resellers (Section 2(d)).
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Increased oversight through reporting: The Secretary of Defense must submit annual reports to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the House regarding the number of waivers granted and actions taken to achieve full compliance (Section 2(e)(1)).
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Accountability for waiver justifications: When a waiver is requested, the Secretary must provide a justification and a plan of action to avoid future waivers (Section 2(c)(2)(A)(i)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on procurement sources: The Secretary of Defense is prohibited from procuring or using certain information and communications technology products from entities that are not original equipment manufacturers or authorized resellers (Section 2(b)).
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Potential mission or research disruptions: While waivers exist, the bill indicates that without them, the procurement of certain products could be restricted, potentially affecting mission-critical functions or scientific research (Section 2(c)(1)).
- 4/9/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Gary PetersDemocrat · Michigan