PennsylvaniaPennsylvania resolution urges stricter U.S. content rules for defense systems
The proposed Pennsylvania House resolution asks federal officials to require 75% domestic content in defense systems by 2027 and to restrict foreign-part waivers.
What it does
The proposed resolution urges Congress and the U.S. Secretary of Defense to require 75% domestic content in all defense systems by 2027.
It also urges them to close contractor-exemption loopholes and restrict waivers for foreign parts on military platforms.
The resolution also asks them to define “USA-Made Defense System” clearly in federal purchasing law.
Argument forA 75% domestic-content target and tighter waiver rules could reduce reliance on foreign suppliers and support Pennsylvania workers who build defense systems.
Argument againstRestricting foreign-part waivers could make it harder for defense buyers to use overseas parts when they need them.
More detail
The proposed resolution urges Congress and the U.S. Secretary of Defense to raise the domestic-content threshold for defense systems to 75%. The requested threshold covers all defense systems. The requested 75% threshold would apply by 2027.
The proposed resolution urges Congress and the U.S. Secretary of Defense to eliminate contractor exemption loopholes and restrict foreign-part waivers. The waiver request covers all military platforms.
The proposed resolution urges Congress and the U.S. Secretary of Defense to define “USA-Made Defense System” clearly in federal purchasing law.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 29Reported as amendedLatest
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development): Report Bill As Amended. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development): Adopt Amendment A04353. Result: pass.Lower
- Sep 21Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic DevelopmentIntroduced
- Sep 29Reported as amendedLatest
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