A bill to increase competition in Defense contracting, and for other purposes.
Summary
S. 3541 is a Senate bill introduced by Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) that aims to increase competition in Defense contracting. The bill falls under Armed Forces and National Security policy and is currently in the committee referral stage, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full Senate. If enacted, this legislation would seek to promote greater competition among companies bidding for Department of Defense contracts, which could lead to lower costs for taxpayers, more innovation in defense systems, and potentially better outcomes in military procurement. The bill is standard legislation that would require presidential signature to become law.
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Lifecycle of the Bill
Introduced in Senate
Dec 17, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Dec 17, 2025