Sec. 1623. Prohibition on contracting with Russian suppliers of critical space launch supplies for the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle program
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The Secretary of Defense may not enter into or renew a contract, on or after the date of the enactment of this Act, for the procurement of property or services for space launch activities under the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle program from any person if that person purchases supplies critical for space launch activities covered by the contract from a Russian entity. The Secretary may waive the prohibition under subsection
(a)with respect to a contract for the procurement of property or services for space launch activities if the Secretary determines, and certifies to the congressional defense committees not later than 30 days before the waiver takes effect, that— the waiver is necessary for the national security interests of the United States; and the space launch services and capabilities covered by the contract could not be obtained at a fair and reasonable price without the purchase of supplies critical for space launch activities from a Russian entity. In this section, the term Russian entity means an entity organized under the laws of the Russian Federation or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the Russian Federation.