Stepping up for American Workers and Troops Act

House Bill 4935 - Stepping up for American Workers and Troops Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2023-01-11T13:31:38Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4935 Stepping up for American Workers and Troops Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:31 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 4935

Stepping up for American Workers and Troops Act

This bill directs the the Department of Defense (DOD), in the case of athletic footwear needed by members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps upon their initial entry into the Armed Forces, to: (1) furnish such footwear directly instead of providing a cash allowance to the service members to purchase such footwear, and (2) comply with American source requirements in procuring such footwear.

A cash allowance may be provided for the purchase of footwear that is medically required to meet a service member's unique physiological needs that cannot be met with footwear furnished by DOD.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4935

Bill HR 4935 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 13, 2016. Bill HR 4935 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on April 13, 2016. Bill HR 4935's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of April 13, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4935

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4935

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Buy American requirements

- Military personnel and dependents

- Military procurement, research, weapons development

- Public contracts and procurement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4935

Stepping up for American Workers and Troops Act

To amend title 37, United States Code, to require compliance with domestic source requirements for footwear furnished to enlisted members of the Armed Forces upon their initial entry into the Armed Forces.

Stepping up for American Workers and Troops Act