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Proposed Requirement for U.S.-Made Displays in Defense Systems

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6172

Record date · June 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Senator Rounds has proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill that would require the Department of Defense to prioritize purchasing display screens manufactured in the U.S. for critical military systems. This preference would apply to supply chains that are independent of China and Taiwan, starting in October 2027, unless the Secretary of Defense issues a national security .

Why it matters

This amendment would change procurement rules for the Department of Defense, requiring them to favor domestic display manufacturers for classified, combat, and command systems starting October 1, 2027, unless a is granted.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Department of Defense

The agency must implement new procurement preferences and certification processes for display technology.

Directly affected

Domestic display manufacturers

These companies would receive preference in Department of Defense procurement contracts for specific display technologies.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of military equipment would be affected by this rule?

The rule applies to display screens used in classified programs, forward-deployed combat systems, and command and control systems identified as .

Can the Department of Defense still buy foreign-made displays if necessary?

Yes, the Secretary of Defense can issue a if they certify that no domestic or allied source is available and the purchase is essential to national security.

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Supply Chain Decoupling

The amendment explicitly targets the decoupling of critical military display supply chains from both China and Taiwan.

People's Republic of China Taiwan Department of Defense

Connected Entities

Taiwan, Department of Defense, Government Publishing Office and 2 more

locationTaiwan“Country whose supply chains are targeted for exclusion.”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Defense“The agency responsible for implementing the procurement preference.”Map →

OrganizationGovernment Publishing Office“Publisher of the Congressional Record.”Map →

PersonMr. Rounds“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

locationPeople's Republic of China“Country whose supply chains are targeted for exclusion.”Map →

Sources

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