Warrior Right to Repair Act of 2025

This bill would make defense contractors give the Department of Defense fair and reasonable access to the parts, tools, and information needed to diagnose, maintain, and repair the equipment they sell. That includes software and other tools needed to program, pair, or calibrate parts so the gear works again. The goal is to let the military fix its own equipment more quickly and affordably, without being blocked by repair limits set by manufacturers .

For older, already-running programs, an agency could waive this requirement, but only with a written justification based on an independent risk review that explains likely cost, schedule, and performance impacts. The Government Accountability Office must report within one year on how well the Department is following these rules. The Department must also review contracts and identify changes needed to remove intellectual property barriers that limit maintenance and access to repair materials .

• Who is affected: Department of Defense, defense contractors, and the military personnel who rely on equipment being fixed fast .
• What changes: New contracts must include repair access; reviews will push contract changes to clear IP hurdles; a report will check compliance within a year .
• When: Applies to new contracts after enactment; waivers possible for programs that began before enactment; a compliance report is due within one year .