S. 5497 aims to improve military readiness by ensuring that the Department of Defense (DoD) can repair its equipment without unnecessary restrictions. The bill includes measures to ensure cost-effective repair strategies are considered during acquisitions, mandates that...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure the military can fix its own tools and machines easily and cheaply, just like how people fix toys or bikes. It also asks for reports on how well this is working to make sure nothing goes wrong.