The new legislation emphasizes that defense contractors must provide military personnel with the ability to repair their equipment, reducing wait times and costs.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren highlighted the financial burdens placed on the Pentagon, stating that contractors are leveraging their agreements to restrict repairs and thereby jeopardizing servicemembers.
The lawmakers argue the bill is essential for military readiness, empowering servicemembers with tools and knowledge necessary to effectively maintain their gear.
The initiative seeks to ensure that the Pentagon can efficiently manage maintenance by mandating access to parts, tools, and intellectual property from defense contractors.
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