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Introduced
04/13/2016
04/13/2016
In Committee
04/13/2016
04/13/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2017
01/03/2017
Introduced Session
114th Congress
Bill Summary
Stepping up for American Workers and Troops Act This bill directs the the Department of Defense (DOD), in the case of athletic footwear needed by members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps upon their initial entry into the Armed Forces, to: (1) furnish such footwear directly instead of providing a cash allowance to the service members to purchase such footwear, and (2) comply with American source requirements in procuring such footwear. A cash allowance may be provided for the purchase of footwear that is medically required to meet a service member's unique physiological needs that cannot be met with footwear furnished by DOD.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Stepping up for American Workers and Troops Act, mandates that the Department of Defense (DOD) directly provide athletic footwear to new recruits in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps, rather than giving them a cash allowance to buy it themselves. When purchasing this footwear, the DOD must adhere to "American source requirements," meaning the products must be made in the United States, as outlined in a specific section of title 10 of the U.S. Code, regardless of the purchase amount. The bill does allow for a cash allowance to be provided if the footwear is medically necessary for a service member's specific physical needs that cannot be met by the DOD-provided shoes.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (10)
Niki Tsongas (D)*,
Katherine Clark (D),
Frank Guinta (R),
Bill Huizenga (R),
Walter Jones (R),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Chellie Pingree (D),
Bruce Poliquin (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (on 04/13/2016)
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