What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 2214.
Boosting US Defense Manufacturing Innovation and Security
This act aims to strengthen the US defense industry by promoting advanced manufacturing technologies like 3D printing. It restricts the use of foreign-made 3D printing machines in defense, enhancing national security and independence. For citizens, this could mean more jobs in high-tech sectors and improved national security through military modernization.
Key points
Prohibition on using foreign-made 3D printing machines in defense, especially from China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia, with exceptions for testing and training.
Establishment of innovation hubs to bring together industry, academia, and government to develop advanced manufacturing technologies.
A plan to produce one million military parts using new technologies by 2027, aiming to speed up deliveries and reduce costs.
Programs for certifying and producing replacement parts for military systems, especially hard-to-find ones, using 3D printing.
Standardization of advanced manufacturing technologies and procedures across the Department of Defense, including cybersecurity and training.
Status:
Introduced
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