SAFE Supply Chains Act
Sponsored By: Senator Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced
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.
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- 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.
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Limits on Defense Department technology purchases
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, list security mitigations, and include a plan and milestones to avoid future waivers. DoD would report to congressional defense committees within one year and then annually for six years on waivers. The bill would require guidance to help sellers become authorized resellers and would not authorize new funds. The rule would take effect one year after enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Cornyn, John [R-TX]
TX • R
Cosponsors
Gary Peters
MI • D
Sponsored 4/9/2025
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