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HR 9091

To require the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment to submit a report and implement a plan for advanced manufacturing for certain critical readiness items of supply, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced by Chris Deluzio

The bill requires a plan and report to advance advanced manufacturing for designated critical defense items, improving resilience and speed in military supply chains.

Introduced in House
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Bill Summary · HR 9091

Bill Overview

HR 9091 (119th Congress) aims to strengthen U.S. national defense readiness by accelerating advanced manufacturing capabilities for critical supply items. The bill would require the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment to submit a report detailing a plan to develop and implement advanced manufacturing for selected critical readiness items, and to execute that plan.

Purpose and Intent

  • Improve resilience and speed of production for key defense items deemed critical to military readiness.
  • Promote adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies to reduce dependency on external suppliers and to shorten manufacturing timelines.
  • Provide a structured, government-backed approach to identify gaps, invest in capabilities, and track progress in defense manufacturing.

Key Provisions

  • Report Requirement: The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment must submit a comprehensive report. The report should outline:
    • A plan for advancing and implementing advanced manufacturing for designated critical readiness items.
    • Identification of the critical items and the associated supply chain risks.
    • Roadmaps, milestones, and governance for achieving the plan.
  • Implementation Plan: The bill requires a concrete plan to implement advanced manufacturing capabilities, which may include investments, partnerships with industry and academic institutions, and potential pilot programs.
  • Focus on Critical Items: The emphasis is on “critical readiness items of supply,” meaning items essential for military operations where supply disruption would impair readiness.
  • Potential Coordination: The plan is expected to involve coordination across relevant DoD offices and possibly with other federal agencies, industry partners, and researchers.

Who Is Affected

  • Primary: The Department of Defense, specifically the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (and associated program offices responsible for acquisitions and sustainment of critical items).
  • Industry and Academia: U.S. manufacturers and suppliers involved in defense production, particularly those with capabilities in advanced manufacturing technologies (e.g., additive manufacturing, digital manufacturing, advanced materials).
  • Potential downstream beneficiaries: Military units relying on the timely availability of critical readiness items.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Legislative Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services (as of the action history). Introduced in the House on 2026-06-02.
  • Next Steps: The bill would proceed through committee consideration, potential amendments, and floor consideration, followed by conference or passage, depending on the legislative process.
  • Implementation Timeline: The act mandates a report and a plan, with timelines to be defined within the plan itself. Specific dates or milestones would be established in the requested report and plan.

Potential Impact

  • Policy Impact: Establishes a formal, government-endorsed pathway to advance manufacturing capabilities for critical defense items.
  • Readiness Impact: Aims to reduce supply chain vulnerabilities and improve production responsiveness for essential items.
  • Economic/Industrial Impact: Encourages investment in U.S. manufacturing capability and collaboration between defense programs and private sector/academic partners, potentially spurring innovation in advanced manufacturing sectors.

Note: The summary reflects the bill’s stated provisions and likely effects based on the available text and action history. Final details, including exact items designated as “critical readiness items” and the specific content of the required report and plan, will be clarified in the bill’s text and any subsequent amendments.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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