A bill to amend title 37, United States Code, to ensure that footwear furnished or obtained by allowance fo...
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S 1051 — A bill to amend title 37, United States Code, to ensure that footwear furnished or obtained by allowance for enlisted members of the Armed Forces upon their initial entry into the Armed Forces complies with domestic source requirements.
Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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Summary
Amends military pay and allowance provisions to require footwear furnished to or obtained by allowance for enlisted members of the Armed Forces upon their initial entry into service to comply with Department of Defense (DOD) requirements concerning the procurement of products through domestic sources (Buy American requirements), without regard to the applicability of any simplified acquisition threshold. Provides an exception with respect to athletic footwear that is medically required to meet unique physiological needs that cannot be met by footwear complying with such procurement requirements.
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Read S 1051 on the official United States source →Action History
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3851-3852)
Sponsors
- Susan Collins · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
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Not signed on (546)
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Frequently asked questions
- What does S 1051 do?
- Amends military pay and allowance provisions to require footwear furnished to or obtained by allowance for enlisted members of the Armed Forces upon their initial entry into service to comply with Department of Defense (DOD) requirements concerning the procurement of products through domestic sources (Buy American requirements), without regard to the applicability of any simplified acquisition threshold. Provides an exception with respect to athletic footwear that is medically required to meet unique physiological needs that cannot be met by footwear complying with such procurement requirements.
- Who sponsors S 1051?
- S 1051 is sponsored by Susan Collins (R).
- What is the current status of S 1051?
- This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track S 1051?
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