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S. 4533119th CongressIn committeeLatest action May 14, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: Coast Guard Personnel Equipment Act
Introduced:
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The bill extends Buy American purchasing rules for gear like clothing and tents to the Coast Guard.
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The bill amends Section 4862 of title 10 of the U.S. Code to include "any branch of the Armed Forces," meaning the Coast Guard, under existing Buy American rules for personnel equipment such as clothing and tents. It also gives the Secretary of Homeland Security shared authority with the Secretary of Defense over enforcement decisions affecting the Coast Guard.
Affects the Coast Guard, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Defense, and U.S. manufacturers of military and personnel equipment.
The change requires the Coast Guard to prioritize domestic suppliers, which could affect its procurement costs and supplier options depending on availability of American-made alternatives.
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Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.