DEMAND Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (20 Aug 2026): Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
The DEMAND Act of 2026 (H.R. 10126) would require the Secretary of Defense to factor projected demand for foreign military sales—including sales already underway—into Department of Defense planning processes. Specifically, this projected demand would need to be incorporated into industrial base assessments, munitions production planning documents, sustainment planning for major defense acquisition programs, and decisions about increasing production rates or expanding manufacturing capacity for defense articles. The bill also directs the Secretary to pursue three goals in this process: expanding production capacity, stabilizing critical suppliers within the defense industrial base, and encouraging capital investment in critical production lines.
The bill primarily affects the Department of Defense's internal planning operations, as well as defense contractors and suppliers whose production capacity and investment decisions may be shaped by how the Pentagon accounts for export demand alongside domestic military needs. It could also have implications for U.S. allies and partners who purchase American-made defense articles through foreign military sales, since the bill aims to align industrial planning with anticipated export orders in addition to domestic requirements.
The bill was introduced on August 20, 2026, by Rep. Ronny Jackson of Texas, along with four cosponsors. It has been referred to the House Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs for consideration. As a newly introduced bill, it has not yet been voted on by either committee or the full House, and would need to advance through committee review, potential amendment, and floor votes in the House and Senate before it could become law.
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Timeline
20 Aug 2026
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10126 do?
- The DEMAND Act of 2026 (H.R. 10126) would require the Secretary of Defense to factor projected demand for foreign military sales—including sales already underway—into Department of Defense planning processes. Specifically, this projected demand would need to be incorporated into industrial base assessments, munitions production planning documents, sustainment planning for major defense acquisition programs, and decisions about increasing production rates or expanding manufacturing capacity for defense articles. The bill also directs the Secretary to pursue three goals in this process: expanding production capacity, stabilizing critical suppliers within the defense industrial base, and encouraging capital investment in critical production lines. The bill primarily affects the Department of Defense's internal planning operations, as well as defense contractors and suppliers whose production capacity and investment decisions may be shaped by how the Pentagon accounts for export demand alongside domestic military needs. It could also have implications for U.S. allies and partners who purchase American-made defense articles through foreign military sales, since the bill aims to align industrial planning with anticipated export orders in addition to domestic requirements. The bill was introduced on August 20, 2026, by Rep. Ronny Jackson of Texas, along with four cosponsors. It has been referred to the House Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs for consideration. As a newly introduced bill, it has not yet been voted on by either committee or the full House, and would need to advance through committee review, potential amendment, and floor votes in the House and Senate before it could become law.
- Has H.R. 10126 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10126. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10126?
- H.R. 10126 was sponsored by Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13] (R-TX), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10126?
- Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (20 Aug 2026).
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