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To require the Secretary of Defense to issue regulations requiring that optional combat boots worn by members of the armed forces wear be made in America, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHR-4159| House 
| Updated: 6/26/2025
Nikki Budzinski

Nikki Budzinski

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (7)
Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Mike Bost (Republican)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to establish regulations within two years, prohibiting members of the Armed Forces from wearing optional combat boots as part of a required uniform unless they are entirely manufactured in the United States. The regulations specify that these boots must be made from materials grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced domestically, and their components must also be manufactured in the U.S. using such materials. The legislation defines "optional combat boots" as those not furnished by the Secretary of Defense. It includes an availability exemption , allowing a Secretary concerned to waive the prohibition if specific-use optional combat boots are not available from domestic sources. Additionally, a medical exemption permits the wearing of non-compliant boots if medically necessary for a service member's unique physiological needs.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8166
To require the Secretary of Defense to issue regulations requiring that optional combat boots worn by members of the armed forces wear be made in America, and for other purposes.
Jun 26, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2199
Introduced in Senate
Jun 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8166
    To require the Secretary of Defense to issue regulations requiring that optional combat boots worn by members of the armed forces wear be made in America, and for other purposes.


  • June 26, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2199
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-2199: A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to issue regulations requiring that optional combat boots worn by members of the Armed Forces wear be made in the United States, and for other purposes.

To require the Secretary of Defense to issue regulations requiring that optional combat boots worn by members of the armed forces wear be made in America, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHR-4159| House 
| Updated: 6/26/2025
This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to establish regulations within two years, prohibiting members of the Armed Forces from wearing optional combat boots as part of a required uniform unless they are entirely manufactured in the United States. The regulations specify that these boots must be made from materials grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced domestically, and their components must also be manufactured in the U.S. using such materials. The legislation defines "optional combat boots" as those not furnished by the Secretary of Defense. It includes an availability exemption , allowing a Secretary concerned to waive the prohibition if specific-use optional combat boots are not available from domestic sources. Additionally, a medical exemption permits the wearing of non-compliant boots if medically necessary for a service member's unique physiological needs.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8166
To require the Secretary of Defense to issue regulations requiring that optional combat boots worn by members of the armed forces wear be made in America, and for other purposes.
Jun 26, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2199
Introduced in Senate
Jun 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8166
    To require the Secretary of Defense to issue regulations requiring that optional combat boots worn by members of the armed forces wear be made in America, and for other purposes.


  • June 26, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2199
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Nikki Budzinski

Nikki Budzinski

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (7)
Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Mike Bost (Republican)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-2199: A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to issue regulations requiring that optional combat boots worn by members of the Armed Forces wear be made in the United States, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted