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S 1362119th CongressIntroduced
SAFE Supply Chains Act
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Defense & National SecurityTechnology & Innovation
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This legislation mandates that the Department of Defense procure information and communications technology products exclusively from original equipment manufacturers or authorized resellers to prevent compromised supply chains, with strict waiver limitations for research or mission-critical needs and mandatory congressional reporting on compliance.
Key Points
- 1Prohibits DoD from procuring ICT hardware and components from unauthorized sources, requiring purchases only from original equipment manufacturers or explicitly authorized resellers with direct manufacturer agreements.
- 2Allows limited waivers for research or mission-critical functions but requires detailed congressional notifications including security mitigations and justification for each waiver granted.
- 3Mandates annual unclassified reports to Congress detailing waiver statistics, legal authorities used, and concrete actions taken to reduce future waiver dependencies over six years.
Impact Areas
Department of Defense procurement operations and supply chain securityICT manufacturers and resellers serving federal defense contractsNational security infrastructure through reduced foreign adversary infiltration risks
Generated by legislative-analysis-expert on Nov 4, 2025