S.4766

A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to evaluate the safety, quality, and qualification pathways of printable energetic feedstocks for controlled additive manufacturing applications.

Introduced·6/11/26

Establishes a pilot program to evaluate the safety and qualification of printable energetic feedstocks for controlled additive manufacturing.

The bill mandates the Secretary of Defense to create a pilot program assessing the safety, quality, and qualification pathways of printable energetic feedstocks for controlled additive manufacturing. The program will be conducted at facilities compliant with explosive safety requirements, incorporating safeguards and controls. It will evaluate the benefits of printable feedstocks over traditional methods, focusing on handling safety, process stability, and supply chain resilience. The pilot will also analyze logistics, identify barriers to adoption, and develop standards and quality controls.

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Armed Services Committee
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History

Jun 11

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.