FY2027 NDAA: Summary of Funding Authorizations

On July 9, 2026, the Congressional Research Service published IN 12703, "FY2027 NDAA: Summary of Funding Authorizations."

Of the approximately $1.15 trillion that the second Trump Administration requested for FY2027 discretionary activities within the national defense budget function, $1.14 trillion fell within the jurisdiction of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees and the scope of proposals for a National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (NDAA; H.R. 8800, S. 4784). These figures exclude $350 billion in mandatory defense funding that the President's budget request assumed would be enacted in a separate reconciliation act. Although the NDAA itself does not provide funding (i.e., budget authority), historically the legislation has served as an indicator of congressional views on funding for discretionary activities.

During consideration of an FY2027 NDAA, some Members of Congress proposed authorizing levels of funding that differed from levels the President requested for certain Department of Defense (DOD) programs, projects, and activities. (DOD is "using a secondary Department of War designation," under Executive Order 14347 dated September 5, 2025.) Both the House Armed Services Committee (HASC)- and Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC)-reported versions of an FY2027 NDAA (H.R. 8800 and S. 4784, respectively) would authorize the overall level of discretionary funding the President requested for FY2027, or approximately $250 billion (28%) more than amounts authorized for FY2026.

Sources Sought: Riding Breeches Fabric

July 9, 2026, Sources Sought: Riding Breeches Fabric.

The Military Mounted Battalion (MMB) requires horse riding breeches that match the color of the Army Service Uniform in accordance with AR 670-1. Color Light Navy/Customs Blue. 840 Shade; Fabric: 4-Way Stretch Fabric. 92% Nylon / 8% Spandex. 16oz Twill; Durability: Breech fabric shall have minimum expected lifespan of 3-5 years under the following circumstances: 3-5 hours of daily riding on all weekdays. Fabric shall have enough stretch to repeatedly mount and dismount a horse without tearing.

FTC Warns Companies Making Questionable ‘Made in the USA’ Claims

July 6, 2026, Warning letters sent to seven companies urge compliance with FTC’s Made in the USA Standard.

In March, President Donald J. Trump issued an Executive Order, “Ensuring Truthful Advertising of Products Claiming to be made in America,” directing the Commission to prioritize enforcement actions over unlawful “Made in USA” claims.

Read more HERE.

Modernizing uniform support through digital transformation, synchronization, collaboration

July 8, 2026, A personalized “welcome” in a digital item management portal invites users to the new way the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Clothing and Textiles supply chain is doing business.

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Update on Sec. 301 Tariff Actions

On July 2, 2026, the Congressional Research Service published IF 11346, "Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974."

Title III of the Trade Act of 1974 (Sections 301-310, 19 U.S.C. §§2411-2420), titled "Relief from Unfair Trade Practices," is often collectively referred to as "Section 301." Under Section 301, Congress grants the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) a range of responsibilities and authorities to investigate and take action (e.g., impose a tariff) to enforce U.S. rights under trade agreements or respond to certain foreign trade practices. As of June 2026, the second Trump Administration has initiated six investigations; four are ongoing and two investigations were completed in June 2026.

DR-CAFTA Short Supply

On July 8, 2026, the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Aggreements published in the Federal Register (91 FR 42181) Determination Under the Textile and Apparel Commercial Availability Provision of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (``CAFTA-DR'')

The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (‘‘CITA’’) has determined that certain polyester/nylon blend dobby weave fabric is not available in commercial quantities in a timely manner in the CAFTA–DR countries. The product is added to the list in Annex 3.25 of the CAFTA–DR in unrestricted quantities.

Sole-Source Award: Homeland Security Uniforms

July 8, 2026, Sole-Source Award: Homeland Security Uniforms.

Posting the approved Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition, in accordance with RFO 6.301, for Contract 70B01C20D00000004 as modified through P00135 dated June 26, 2026.

Contractor: Workwear Outfitters LLC.

The contract includes FAR Clause 52.225-5, Trade Agreements. In addition, the contract will continue to comply with the requirements of 6 U.S.C. § 453b (commonly referred to as the Kissell Amendment). See: SAM Notification.