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Title XVIII: Revitalization of the Defense Industrial Base

Sec. 1836Modifications to advanced manufacturing policy review and guidance

TL;DR

Amends existing law relating to modifications to advanced manufacturing policy review and guidance.

Statutory text

Section 1846

(b) (2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119—60; 10 U.S.C. 4841 note) is amended—(1)by striking September 30, 2027 and inserting February 28, 2027;(2)in subparagraph (F), by striking and at the end;(3)in subparagraph (G)(ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and(4)by adding at the end the following: (H)a methodology for establishing common part numbering system for AM materials, processes, and parts; and(I)a methodology for qualification testing for small run critical parts..