Bills · HR 5190
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5190Armed Forces and National Security
To expand the contested logistics demonstration and prototyping program to include commercial additive manufacturing facilities in contested logistics environments, and for other purposes.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly addresses a critical challenge for the U.S. military: getting necessary supplies and equipment to troops in complex or hostile environments. In an era where long global supply chains can be vulnerable to disruption, having the ability to produce parts locally and quickly is a significant advantage. This can mean the difference between mission success and failure, or even impact troop safety.
If this bill becomes law, the military will have more tools and flexibility to innovate its supply chain, making it more robust and responsive. If it doesn't pass, the existing program might continue with a narrower focus, potentially missing out on the benefits that commercial 3D printing could offer for localized, on-demand production, and the program would end sooner, limiting its ability to develop and implement these solutions.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Includes commercial additive manufacturing facilities in the contested logistics demonstration and prototyping program.
This allows the military to leverage private sector technology and capabilities to produce parts quickly and locally.
PROVISION 02
Focuses on rapid, distributed production of parts closer to the point of use.
This aims to improve the speed and resilience of supply chains in challenging environments by reducing reliance on distant facilities.
PROVISION 03
Extends the program's expiration date to December 31, 2030.
This provides more time for the military to fully explore, develop, and integrate these innovative logistics solutions.
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2 EVENTSSEP 8
Introduced in House
SEP 8
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5190
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 8, 2025
Last actionSep 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 8, 2025
House BillHR 5190Armed Forces and National Security
To expand the contested logistics demonstration and prototyping program to include commercial additive manufacturing facilities in contested logistics environments, and for other purposes.
INTRODUCED SEP 8, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 8, 2025
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