SAFE Supply Chains Act

The SAFE Supply Chains Act would require the Department of Defense to procure information and communications technology products only from original equipment manufacturers or authorized resellers, aiming to strengthen supply chain security. It affects DoD procurement practices by prohibiting purchases from other entities, though waivers are allowed for scientifically valid research or to prevent jeopardizing mission-critical functions, subject to congressional notification and reporting requirements. The bill also mandates annual reports to Congress on waiver usage and efforts to reduce reliance on them, and directs the DoD to assist ineligible vendors in becoming authorized resellers, all…

No official summary is available here. This one was written by AI from the bill’s text.