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Warrior Right to Repair Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5155| House 
| Updated: 9/4/2025
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (4)
Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the "Warrior Right to Repair Act of 2025," aims to enhance the Department of Defense's (DoD) ability to maintain and repair its procured goods. It mandates that agencies cannot enter into new procurement contracts unless the contractor agrees to provide the DoD with fair and reasonable access to all necessary repair materials. These materials include parts, tools, and information used by the manufacturer or their authorized repair providers to diagnose, maintain, or repair the equipment. The bill defines "fair and reasonable access" to ensure the DoD can provide these materials to its authorized contractors at prices and terms equivalent to the most favorable offered to other authorized repair providers. For programs initiated before the bill's enactment, an agency head may waive this requirement, but only with a detailed justification based on an independent technical risk assessment submitted to congressional defense committees. Furthermore, the Secretary of Defense is directed to review existing contracts to identify and implement modifications that remove intellectual property constraints currently limiting the DoD's repair capabilities and access to essential repair materials.
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Timeline
Jul 8, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2209
Introduced in Senate
Sep 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • July 8, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2209
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-2209: Warrior Right to Repair Act of 2025

Warrior Right to Repair Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5155| House 
| Updated: 9/4/2025
This legislation, known as the "Warrior Right to Repair Act of 2025," aims to enhance the Department of Defense's (DoD) ability to maintain and repair its procured goods. It mandates that agencies cannot enter into new procurement contracts unless the contractor agrees to provide the DoD with fair and reasonable access to all necessary repair materials. These materials include parts, tools, and information used by the manufacturer or their authorized repair providers to diagnose, maintain, or repair the equipment. The bill defines "fair and reasonable access" to ensure the DoD can provide these materials to its authorized contractors at prices and terms equivalent to the most favorable offered to other authorized repair providers. For programs initiated before the bill's enactment, an agency head may waive this requirement, but only with a detailed justification based on an independent technical risk assessment submitted to congressional defense committees. Furthermore, the Secretary of Defense is directed to review existing contracts to identify and implement modifications that remove intellectual property constraints currently limiting the DoD's repair capabilities and access to essential repair materials.
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Timeline
Jul 8, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2209
Introduced in Senate
Sep 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • July 8, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2209
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (4)
Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-2209: Warrior Right to Repair Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted