# 119-s-1362: SAFE Supply Chains Act

119-s-1362, SAFE Supply Chains Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-1362
- Congress: 119
- Title: SAFE Supply Chains Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-04-09
- Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Would require the Department of Defense to buy and use information and communications technology products only from original equipment manufacturers or their authorized resellers.** It would create a narrow waiver process for mission or research needs, require procurement guidance and annual reporting on waivers, and would take effect 1 year after enactment. - DoD acquisition teams would face a ban on procuring or using covered ICT from non-OEM or non-authorized resellers except under a documented waiver. Waivers must justify the need, list security mitigations, and include a plan to avoid future waivers. - Original equipment manufacturers and authorized resellers would gain procurement preference and a new pathway as DoD must issue guidance to help other sellers become authorized resellers. - Third-party resellers, aftermarket suppliers, and entities under foreign adversary influence would generally be excluded from DoD purchases unless a waiver applies. The law would require an unclassified report to Congress within 1 year and annual reports for 6 years on waivers and steps to reach compliance.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI), 2025-04-09T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Limits on Defense Department technology purchases: mixed, medium. If enacted, the Defense Department would only buy covered IT products from the original maker or an authorized reseller. The Secretary could grant limited waivers for scientifically valid research or to avoid jeopardizing mission‑critical functions. Waiver notices must explain the justification, li…

## Related bills

- 119-s-1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-93: Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2025
- 119-s-554: United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025
- 119-s-1711: STOP China Act
- 119-s-5025: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026

## Sources
- [119-s-1362 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1362)

## Related
- [119-s-1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1071)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-93: Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-93)
- [119-s-554: United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-554)
- [119-s-1711: STOP China Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1711)
- [119-s-5025: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5025)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1362 (as of 2026-04-21).