Warrior Right to Repair Act of 2025

This bill would make it easier for the Department of Defense (DoD) to fix its own equipment. For any new contract to buy goods, contractors would have to give DoD fair and reasonable access to repair materials—like parts, tools, and the repair information used by the maker or their authorized repair shops—to diagnose, maintain, or repair the items DoD buys. The DoD must also review contracts and remove limits tied to intellectual property that block maintenance or access to needed repair materials. A report on how well this is working would be due within one year of the law taking effect.

Some existing programs could get a waiver, but only with a written justification based on an independent technical risk review that explains likely impacts on cost, schedule, or performance. The bill defines “tools” broadly to include software or hardware used for diagnosis or repair, including software that pairs or calibrates parts to bring equipment back to full working condition.

Key points

• Who is affected: DoD, defense contractors, and authorized repair providers.
• What changes: New contracts must allow DoD access to parts, tools, and repair information; DoD reviews and adjusts contracts to remove IP limits that block repairs; definitions cover both physical tools and repair software.
• When: Applies to new contracts after enactment; a one-year report on implementation is required; waivers are possible for older programs with a detailed justification .