Under current law, all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces – except the U.S. Coast Guard – are barred from purchasing clothes, fabrics, fibers, yarns, and other materials that are produced overseas. Graham’s bill would extend this prohibition to include the Coast Guard, ensuring no branch of the U.S. Armed Forces relies on a foreign country for personal equipment.
Specifically, the proposed legislation would amend Section 4862 of title 10, United States Code, the BERRY AMENDMENT by adding the COAST GUARD to the department and divisions subject to the Berry Amendment.
If enacted, the Graham bill would require that Coast Guard uniforms be made in the U.S., of fabric manufactured in the U.S., of yarn manufactured in the U.S., of fiber grown or manufactured in the U.S.
See: Sen. Graham Press Release.
See: Bill Text
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