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Homegrown Defense Act of 2026

5/12/2026, 10:58 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8556

The bill, designated as H.R. 8556 in the 119th Congress and introduced on April 28, 2026, aims to enhance the supervision of Department of Defense adherence to specific mandates regarding domestic food supply chains, while also addressing other related objectives.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8556

Bill HR 8556 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 28, 2026. Bill HR 8556 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 28, 2026.  Bill HR 8556's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of April 28, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8556

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8556

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8556

To improve oversight of Department of Defense compliance with certain requirements for domestic food supply chains, and for other purposes.
To improve oversight of Department of Defense compliance with certain requirements for domestic food supply chains, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8556

Raul Ruiz
Raul Ruiz
CaliforniaDemocrat

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