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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.

USA119th CongressS-2199| Senate 
| Updated: 6/26/2025
Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (2)
Angus S. King (Independent)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates that the Secretary of Defense issue regulations within two years, requiring that optional combat boots worn by members of the Armed Forces as part of a required uniform be entirely manufactured in the United States . This includes ensuring that all materials are grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced domestically, and all components are manufactured in the U.S. from such materials. The legislation defines "optional combat boots" as those not furnished by the Secretary of Defense. It establishes two key exemptions: one allows a Secretary concerned to waive the prohibition for specific-use boots where domestic availability is an issue, and another exempts boots that are medically necessary for a service member's unique physiological needs.
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Timeline
Jun 26, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4159
Introduced in House
Jun 26, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 26, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • June 26, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4159
    Introduced in House


  • June 26, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 26, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4159: 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.

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.

USA119th CongressS-2199| Senate 
| Updated: 6/26/2025
This bill mandates that the Secretary of Defense issue regulations within two years, requiring that optional combat boots worn by members of the Armed Forces as part of a required uniform be entirely manufactured in the United States . This includes ensuring that all materials are grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced domestically, and all components are manufactured in the U.S. from such materials. The legislation defines "optional combat boots" as those not furnished by the Secretary of Defense. It establishes two key exemptions: one allows a Secretary concerned to waive the prohibition for specific-use boots where domestic availability is an issue, and another exempts boots that are medically necessary for a service member's unique physiological needs.
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Timeline
Jun 26, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4159
Introduced in House
Jun 26, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 26, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • June 26, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4159
    Introduced in House


  • June 26, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 26, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (2)
Angus S. King (Independent)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4159: 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.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted