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US HB4159
Bill
Status
6/26/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nikki Budzinski
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AI Summary
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Secretary of Defense must issue regulations within 730 days requiring that optional combat boots worn by Armed Forces members as part of required uniforms be entirely manufactured in the United States from U.S.-grown or produced materials
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"Optional combat boots" refers to combat boots service members purchase themselves rather than those furnished by the Secretary of Defense
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Military service secretaries may waive the requirement for specialty boots designed for specific Defense Department uses when domestic options are unavailable, following the same process as other military procurement exemptions under 10 U.S.C. § 4862
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Medical exemption allows service members to wear non-compliant boots when medically necessary to meet unique physiological needs
Legislative Description
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.
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
6/26/2025