SAFE Supply Chains Act

The SAFE Supply Chains Act requires the U.S. Department of Defense to only purchase or use certain IT hardware and software (called "covered products") from the original manufacturer or an authorized reseller, prohibiting purchases from other sources. It allows limited waivers for scientific research or to protect critical military operations, but mandates annual reports to Congress detailing waiver reasons, security measures, and efforts to reduce future waivers. The law does not create new funding and will take effect one year after enactment. This aims to strengthen supply chain security by limiting reliance on unvetted vendors for defense-related technology.