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.

Q: What does Preamble of 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. do?

This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program. The pilot program will evaluate the safety, quality, and qualification pathways of printable energetic feedstocks. The evaluation is specifically for controlled additive manufacturing applications.

Q: What does PILOT PROGRAM ON SAFETY AND QUALIFICATION OF PRINTABLE of 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. do?

This section establishes a pilot program within the Department of Defense to evaluate the safety, quality, and qualification pathways of printable energetic feedstocks for additive manufacturing. The pilot program aims to determine if printable energetic feedstocks can improve handling safety, process stability, and supply chain resilience compared to traditional methods. Activities under the program may include feedstock assessment, development of qualification criteria, limited demonstrations, and the development of nonproprietary standards. A comparative safety assessment is required, evaluating hazards and risks associated with the use of printable energetic feedstocks. The program must adhere to explosive safety and security requirements, including facility compliance and inventory controls. The Secretary of Defense is required to submit annual reports to the congressional defense committees detailing the program's progress, results, and recommendations.

Last updated: 6/11/2026 · Introduced: 6/11/2026

Author: John Cornyn (R-TX)

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This bill mandates the Department of Defense to create a pilot program focused on assessing the safety and quality of materials used in 3D printing energetic components.
The pilot program will evaluate whether 3D-printed energetic feedstocks offer improvements in safety, stability, and supply chain resilience compared to conventional methods.
The Secretary of Defense must annually report to Congress on the pilot program's findings and recommendations regarding these materials.

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