Bill > S2199

This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to establish regulations mandating that optional combat boots worn by members of the Armed Forces must be entirely manufactured in the United States using materials and components that are grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced domestically. The bill provides two key exemptions: an availability exemption that allows a Secretary to waive the requirement if the boots are designed for a specific, unique need of the Department of Defense, and a medical exemption that permits members to wear boots that are medically necessary to address their individual physiological requirements. The term "optional combat boots" is specifically defined as boots not directly furnished by the Secretary of Defense, and the regulations must be issued within two years of the Act's enactment. The bill aims to promote domestic manufacturing and ensure that military personnel, when choosing additional footwear beyond standard-issued boots, prioritize American-made products. By setting clear standards for manufacturing origin and materials, the legislation seeks to support U.S. manufacturing industries while maintaining flexibility for specialized military needs.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2199/all-info