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- National Defense Authorization Act for 2026 removed provisions granting U.S. military members the right to repair their own equipment, following lobbying by defense contractors.
- Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Sen. Tim Sheehy criticized the removal as undermining military efficiency and increasing taxpayers' burden.
- The Public Interest Research Group warns that troops will rely on costly official contractors, delaying access to needed equipment while the bill remains under consideration.