Federal agencies must buy uniforms made in America—at whatever the cost.
H.R. 10264 — American Made Federal Uniforms and Apparel Act of 2026 · Filed by Clay Fuller (R-GA) · Introduced Sep 3, 2026 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill requires federal agencies to buy clothing, uniforms, and textile products from U.S. sources only, with narrow exceptions for emergencies, overseas operations, and when domestic items are unavailable at market prices. Agencies must document any waiver in writing and report annually to Congress on compliance. The rule applies whether items are purchased directly, leased, or provided by contractors.
Why we flagged it
The bill's core mechanism is a straightforward domestic-sourcing requirement for federal clothing and textile procurement. It is not deregulation, a tax provision, or a subsidy—it is a procurement restriction that channels federal spending toward domestic suppliers.
What the text implies
- Availability exception language ('satisfactory quality and sufficient quantity...at United States market prices') creates a loophole: agencies can waive the requirement if domestic prices exceed foreign prices, potentially undermining the mandate in practice.
- The bill does not define 'United States market prices' or establish a price-comparison methodology, leaving agencies discretion to determine when the exception applies—creating compliance uncertainty.
The full analysis lists 5 implications of this text.
Who stands to gain
U.S. textile manufacturers; U.S. apparel and uniform suppliers; Domestic cotton and natural-fiber producers