119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 9073
This bill modifies a 2021 defense law that restricts the Department of Defense from purchasing certain metals and materials from specific nations. The change delays when these restrictions take effect, pushing the implementation date to January 1, 2032, unless the Secretary of Defense certifies earlier that there are enough commercially available suppliers of these materials outside the restricted nations to meet military needs. The bill requires the Defense Department to update its purchasing regulations within 120 days to reflect these changes. The legislation affects defense contractors and procurement officials who will have additional time before having to comply with the new sourcing requirements for covered materials.