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Ballistic Armor Made in America Act of 2026

5/27/2026, 10:57 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8656

The bill titled "To require the Department of Justice to procure ballistic-resistant body armor manufactured using domestic ballistic fibers" was introduced in the 119th Congress on May 4, 2026. The bill aims to mandate the Department of Justice to purchase ballistic-resistant body armor made with domestic ballistic fibers, emphasizing the use of domestically sourced materials for protective gear.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8656

Bill HR 8656 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 4, 2026. Bill HR 8656 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 4, 2026.  Bill HR 8656's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 4, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8656

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
14
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
13
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8656

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8656

To require the Department of Justice to procure ballistic-resistant body armor manufactured using domestic ballistic fibers.
To require the Department of Justice to procure ballistic-resistant body armor manufactured using domestic ballistic fibers.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8656

Clay Higgins
Clay Higgins
LouisianaRepublican
Pat Harrigan
Pat Harrigan
North CarolinaIndependent
Sheri Biggs
Sheri Biggs
South CarolinaIndependent
Gregory F. Murphy
Gregory F. Murphy
North CarolinaRepublican
Wesley Hunt
Wesley Hunt
TexasRepublican
Donald G. Davis
Donald G. Davis
North CarolinaDemocrat

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