119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 5190
H.R. 5190 expands an existing Department of Defense demonstration program to include commercial 3D printing (additive manufacturing) facilities that can produce military parts quickly and closer to where they're needed in challenging environments. The bill modifies a 2024 defense law by adding commercial additive manufacturing as a tool for supporting military operations in areas where traditional supply lines may be disrupted or contested. The legislation extends the program's deadline from its original timeframe to December 31, 2030, giving the military more time to test and develop these capabilities. This change primarily affects the Department of Defense and commercial manufacturers participating in the program, with no specific funding amount mentioned in the bill text itself.