S 5497
Servicemember Right-to-Repair Act of 2024
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Bill overview
The Servicemember Right-to-Repair Act of 2024 aims to improve military readiness by requiring the Department of Defense to ensure it can repair its own equipment. The bill mandates that the Department consider cost-saving repair strategies when acquiring goods, requires contractors to provide reasonable access to repair materials, and clarifies the government’s rights to technical data for maintenance and repair. It also establishes a system for tracking and reporting obstacles to repairs, and requires a comprehensive compliance report from the Government Accountability Office.
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