Mike Rogers introduces bipartisan SPEED Act to streamline DoD’s weapons procurement

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June 12, 2025

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) is putting forward legislation that he believes will cut red tape and allow the military to procure weapons more quickly.

Rogers, who chairs the House Armed Services Committee, is joining Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-Wash.) in introducing the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery (SPEED) Act.

The bill fundamentally reforms the Defense Acquisition System (DAS) to cut red tape and deliver capabilities to servicemembers as quickly and effectively as possible.

“America faces the most serious security threats since WWII,” Rogers said in a video post. “Our national security depends on equipping our warfighters as quickly as possible, but our acquisition system is too slow and bureaucratic to arm our service members with what they need, when they need it.”

America’s security threats are growing, presenting a serious challenge for our defense acquisition system as it works to keep up. That changes today.@HASCRepublicans and @HASCDemocrats just introduced the bipartisan SPEED Act to streamline how the DoD buys weapons so we can… pic.twitter.com/EfFtY3mOTw

— Armed Services GOP (@HASCRepublicans) June 9, 2025

Rogers said the SPEED Act is vital to the future of America’s national security.

“This bold bipartisan legislation fundamentally reforms how the DoD buys weapons,” he explained. It created a culture of urgency and responsible risk taking.”

“It’s time to restore America’s military edge. It’s time for the SPEED Act.”

Rogers also spoke on the issue at the House Armed Services Committee hearing Wednesday.

“We want the SPEED Act to be meaningful reform that’s going to make a difference so we can get after these rapid technological advancements,” he said. “We cannot keep doing things the way we’re doing them and expect to be successful in the future…”

Chairman @RepMikeRogersAL underscores the urgency of acquisition reform – “We want the SPEED Act to be meaningful reform that’s going to make a difference so we can get after these rapid technological advancements…We cannot keep doing things the way we’re doing them and expect… pic.twitter.com/iHogQvLXJg

— Armed Services GOP (@HASCRepublicans) June 11, 2025

The legislation, if passed, will be foundational to the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

Yaffee is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts “The Yaffee Program” weekdays 9-11 a.m. on WVNN. You can follow him on X @Yaffee

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