H.R. 9073: To amend section 844 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 to change the applicability of the amendments made by such section, and for other purposes.

This bill proposes changes to existing regulations concerning the Department of Defense (DoD) and its acquisition of certain metal products. Specifically, it seeks to amend Section 844 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021.

Key Provisions

• Applicability Change: The bill modifies how the prohibitions on acquiring certain materials are applied. The new regulations will take effect for contracts made on or after two specific dates:
  • January 1, 2032, or
  • 180 days after the Secretary of Defense confirms that there are enough reliable suppliers of the covered materials from non-designated countries to meet the DoD's quality and quantity needs.
• Definitions Added: The bill introduces definitions for the terms "covered material" and "covered nation," aligning them with the definitions set forth in Title 10 of the United States Code.
• Regulation Revisions Required: It mandates that the Secretary of Defense update the Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation within 120 days of the bill's enactment to reflect the amendments set forth in this bill.

Overall, the bill is focused on ensuring that the DoD's procurement processes align with the updated timelines and definitions regarding certain materials, aiming to enhance the sourcing of these materials from acceptable suppliers.

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