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Boosting Defense Competition: New Rules for Small Businesses and Innovation

This bill aims to open up defense contracts to more companies, including smaller businesses and innovators, by making it easier for them to compete. It seeks to streamline the process and ensure that the military gets the best value for taxpayer money through increased competition and a focus on cost-efficiency and quality. Citizens can expect better use of public funds and access to more modern solutions for defense.
Key points
The Defense Department must accept a wider range of past project experience, including commercial work, to allow more companies to bid.
Rules will be reviewed and simplified to remove unnecessary hurdles for small businesses and new technology providers.
Cost-efficiency and quality will be prioritized when awarding defense contracts, aiming for better products and services.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3541
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Process start date: 2025-12-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to increase competition in Defense contracting, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3541.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-12-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Defense Department must accept a wider range of past project experience, including commercial work, to allow more companies to bid.
  • Rules will be reviewed and simplified to remove unnecessary hurdles for small businesses and new technology providers.
  • Cost-efficiency and quality will be prioritized when awarding defense contracts, aiming for better products and services.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-19.

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