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Buy American Act of 2016
1/11/2023, 1:33 PM
Congressional Summary of S 2825
Buy American Act of 2016
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 S 2825
Bill S 2825 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 20, 2016. Bill S 2825 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on April 20, 2016. Bill S 2825's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of April 20, 2016
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2825
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
12Democrat Cosponsors
10Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2825
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Buy American requirements
- Military personnel and dependents
- Military procurement, research, weapons development
- Public contracts and procurement
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2825
Buy American Act of 2016
A bill 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.
Buy American Act of 2016
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2825
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