A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to evaluate the safety, quality, and qualification pathways of printable energetic feedstocks for controlled additive manufacturing applications.

This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to create a two-year pilot program that tests the safety and quality of printable energetic materials used in additive manufacturing for military munitions. The program will evaluate how these new materials compare to traditional manufacturing methods regarding safety risks, supply chain stability, and production efficiency while ensuring all testing occurs at secure facilities. Participants will develop new testing standards and safety protocols, and the Department must submit annual reports to Congress detailing the results and any barriers to adoption. Ultimately, the initiative aims to determine if these advanced manufacturing techniques can offer logistical or performance advantages without compromising security or safety standards.