Bills · S 3164
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3164Armed Forces and National Security
A bill to require a briefing on increasing procurement of strategic and critical materials from sources in the United States.
INTRO NOV 7· LAST ACTION NOV 7
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses a crucial aspect of national security: the country's reliance on foreign sources for essential defense materials. If the U.S. depends too heavily on other nations for these vital resources, it creates vulnerabilities, especially during international crises or conflicts. This bill aims to identify ways to lessen those risks by encouraging the Department of Defense to buy more from American companies.
If this bill becomes law, it will push the Pentagon to create a concrete plan to strengthen domestic supply chains, potentially leading to more U.S. jobs and a more secure defense industrial base. If it doesn't pass, the government might continue without a focused strategy to reduce foreign dependency for these critical materials, leaving potential national security vulnerabilities unaddressed.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Defense to provide a briefing by March 1, 2026, to the Congressional Armed Services Committees.
This establishes a clear deadline and responsibility for assessing and planning increased domestic procurement of strategic materials.
PROVISION 02
Mandates the identification of 10 strategic and critical materials for which the Department of Defense could increase U.S. procurement.
This focuses the briefing on specific, actionable targets that are relevant to national security and domestic production.
PROVISION 03
Requires the briefing to include recommended U.S. procurement amounts for these materials over a three-year period.
This moves beyond mere identification to concrete, time-bound targets for increasing domestic sourcing.
PROVISION 04
Stipulates that a list of identified materials and target domestic procurement percentages be made publicly available.
Public availability provides transparency and can inform U.S. industry, allies, and partners, potentially stimulating domestic production.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 7
Introduced in Senate
NOV 7
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3164
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 7, 2025
Last actionNov 7, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 7, 2025
Senate BillS 3164Armed Forces and National Security
A bill to require a briefing on increasing procurement of strategic and critical materials from sources in the United States.
INTRODUCED NOV 7, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 7, 2025
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