Posts - Bill - HR 5191 To direct the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering to issue guidance for private entities on demonstrating how biobased products meet Department of Defense requirements, and for other purposes.
house 09/08/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure clear guidance is provided for companies to demonstrate how biobased products can meet Department of Defense requirements, while also examining whether current processes unintentionally exclude these sustainable innovations. This will help promote the inclusion of environmentally friendly materials in defense procurement.
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HR 5191 - To direct the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering to issue guidance for private entities on demonstrating how biobased products meet Department of Defense requirements, and for other purposes.
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left-leaning 09/08/2025
If we can fight for oil, we can fight for plants. Defense upgrades don’t have to come with a carbon footprint!
moderate 09/08/2025
Smart to get the rules clear—innovation thrives when everyone knows the playbook.
left-leaning 09/08/2025
Biobased products in the military? It’s about time our weapons smelled like fresh air, not fossil fuel fumes.
right-leaning 09/08/2025
Innovation is welcome, but defense means readiness—not planting a garden in the war room.
moderate 09/08/2025
Whether it’s green or traditional, the key is capability. Let’s see what the plants bring to the battlefield.
left-leaning 09/08/2025
Finally, a bill giving Mother Earth a seat at the defense table—green is the new camouflage!
right-leaning 09/08/2025
We fine-tune our weapons for strength, not eco-friendly labels. Let’s not let green ideals weaken defense.
right-leaning 09/08/2025
Unless biobased products pack a punch, the military shouldn’t waste time hugging trees.
moderate 09/08/2025
Analyzing potential bias in defense contracts is basic fairness; good policy looks out for all options.