Overview

• Senators Elizabeth Warren and Tim Sheehy unveiled the bipartisan Warrior Right to Repair Act on July 8 to grant the Department of Defense explicit authority to repair its own equipment and override restrictive contractor terms.
• The legislation is slated for inclusion in the next National Defense Authorization Act after Warren’s similar 2024 effort stalled without Republican support.
• In April, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the Army to insert right-to-repair clauses in all existing and future contracts, and the Navy has expressed backing for the policy.
• Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has begun revising contracts across service branches to ensure soldiers can access technical data and parts for on-site maintenance.
• A recent PIRG poll shows nearly 75% of Americans support enshrining repair rights for military gear, with advocates arguing it will lower sustainment costs, reduce delays and strengthen operational readiness.