Senator Jim Banks Introduces Bill to Speed Up Military ProcurementWednesday, March 12, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced theBuying Faster than the Enemy Act. The bill aims to streamline the Department of Defense’s (DOD) acquisition process, reducing bureaucratic delays to ensure the U.S. military can procure advanced technology faster and more affordably than its adversaries.
Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.):“China, Iran, and our other adversaries don’t drown themselves with red tape when arming themselves. To stay ahead, the DOD must move faster. My bill would streamline the purchase of cutting-edge warfighter tech from American companies—making the process faster and cheaper.”
Key Provisions of theBuying Faster than the Enemy Ac:
Full bill text availablehere.