Securing America’s Defense Supply Chains and Ensuring Domestic Acquisition of Critical Materials

The order directs federal agencies to require that, beginning January 1, 2027, the Secretary of War and the Secretaries of the military departments cease issuing most waivers under 10 U.S.C. 4872 for acquiring covered materials and to limit other waiver authority to cases where contractors submit Secretary‑approved mitigation plans that identify noncompliant sources, document exhaustive acquisition efforts, describe steps to remove noncompliant material, and set strict timelines. It instructs defense acquisition officials to enforce domestic or allied sourcing of critical materials, implement enhanced procurement controls and oversight to ensure compliance with 10 U.S.C. 4872, and condition continued waivers and