Bills · HR 5155
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5155Armed Forces and National Security
Warrior Right to Repair Act of 2025
INTRO SEP 4· LAST ACTION SEP 4
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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Passed Senate
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a long-standing issue where the Department of Defense often faces challenges repairing its own high-tech equipment. Currently, military maintainers sometimes struggle to get necessary parts, specialized tools, or technical manuals from manufacturers, leading to delays and increased costs for repairs. If this bill becomes law, it could significantly reduce the time it takes to get critical military equipment back into service, saving taxpayer money by allowing the DoD to perform more repairs in-house or through its own contractors.
Without this bill, the DoD would likely continue to be heavily dependent on original equipment manufacturers for repairs, potentially leading to higher costs, longer repair times, and compromised military readiness. By ensuring access to repair materials, the bill aims to give the military more control over the lifespan and operational status of its assets, directly impacting national security and the efficient use of defense budgets.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires contractors to provide the Department of Defense (DoD) fair and reasonable access to repair materials (parts, tools, information) when entering new procurement contracts for goods.
This ensures the military can maintain and repair its own equipment, reducing reliance on manufacturers and potentially speeding up repairs.
PROVISION 02
Allows agencies to waive the access requirement for contracts related to programs that began before the bill's enactment, provided a justification based on an independent technical risk assessment is submitted to Congress.
This provides flexibility for existing, complex defense programs where immediate implementation of the new repair access rules might be impractical or risky.
PROVISION 03
Defines "fair and reasonable access" to include equivalent prices and terms offered to other authorized repair providers, or government-determined fair prices if no such market exists.
This establishes clear guidelines for how contractors must provide repair materials, preventing inflated costs or restrictive terms for the DoD.
PROVISION 04
Mandates the Secretary of Defense to review current contracts to identify and remove intellectual property constraints that limit the DoD's ability to conduct maintenance and access repair materials.
This aims to unlock repair capabilities for existing military equipment, not just new purchases, by addressing long-standing contractual barriers.
PROVISION 05
Requires the Comptroller General to submit a report within one year on how this new repair access requirement is being implemented by the Department of Defense.
This ensures oversight and accountability regarding the effectiveness and compliance of the new policy.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 5
D· Washington
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
27
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 80%
DEM 3 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 4
Introduced in House
SEP 4
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5155
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 4, 2025
Last actionSep 4, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 4, 2025
House BillHR 5155Armed Forces and National Security
Warrior Right to Repair Act of 2025
INTRODUCED SEP 4, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 4, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
5
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
