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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Rules for Defense Supply Chain Security
Record date · June 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
Senator Peters has introduced an amendment to the defense authorization bill that establishes new procedures for the Department of Defense to exclude suppliers deemed a national security risk. The proposal outlines strict requirements for documenting risks, notifying Congress, and providing due process to domestic companies before they can be removed from the supply chain.
This amendment changes the legal process for how the Department of Defense can terminate contracts or exclude suppliers based on supply chain security concerns, impacting the rights of defense contractors and the oversight authority of congressional committees.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Defense contractors
Companies providing goods or services to the Department of Defense may be excluded from contracts or subcontracts based on supply chain risk assessments.
Department of Defense
The agency is granted new authority to exclude suppliers and limit information disclosure, subject to new procedural and reporting requirements.
Congressional defense committees
These committees must receive notifications and summaries of risk assessments regarding procurement actions taken under this authority.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Standardization of Supply Chain Exclusion
The amendment moves to standardize the criteria and procedural hurdles for excluding suppliers, shifting from potentially ad-hoc security decisions to a codified, multi-step review process involving the Inspector General and congressional notification.
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