Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Ensure Military Right to Repair Act of 2025

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New Hampshire Representative Maggie Goodlander and fellow Congresswomen Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Jen Kiggans have introduced the Warrior Right to Repair Act of 2025, a bipartisan legislation aimed at giving U.S. servicemembers the authority and necessary materials to repair and maintain their equipment. The bill would require the Department of Defense to only enter into procurement contracts with contractors who agree to provide fair and reasonable access to repair materials, including parts, tools, and information, to diagnose, maintain, or repair equipment.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Warrior Right to Repair Act of 2025 aims to increase military readiness and reduce costs by providing U.S. servicemembers with the agency and material support to repair their equipment.
  • The bill would require the DoD to only enter into procurement contracts with contractors who agree to provide fair and reasonable access to repair materials.
  • The legislation was introduced by Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander, along with Reps. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Jen Kiggans.
  • The bill's sponsors believe that monopolies and corporate abuses of power in the defense sector have undermined America's military readiness and contributed to waste, fraud, and abuse.
  • Congresswoman Goodlander, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, has been an outspoken advocate for the need for the military to have the right to repair its own equipment.
  • Goodlander introduced an amendment, included in the HASC-passed NDAA, to bolster the effort to institute a right to repair policy in contracts.
  • The Warrior Right to Repair Act of 2025 would lead to increased military readiness and reduced costs for the U.S. military.

Statistics:

  • 10+ years of experience as an intelligence officer in the United States Navy Reserve for Congresswoman Goodlander.
  • A member of the House Armed Services Committee.
  • The number of reusable parts in the military supply chain could be increased.
  • Reduced costs would be achieved through increased efficiency in the repair process.
  • Increased military readiness through improved equipment maintenance and repair capabilities.

Sources:

  • Maggie Goodlander, Press Release, [Office of New Hampshire Representative Maggie Goodlander]
  • Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, Press Release, [Office of Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez]
  • Jen Kiggans, Press Release, [Office of Rep. Jen Kiggans]