The American Made Federal Uniforms and Apparel Act of 2026 requires federal agencies to buy clothing, uniforms, and textile products from domestic sources rather than importing them. The law applies to all federal agencies purchasing clothing directly or through contractors providing services like uniform management and laundry. The requirement covers virtually all apparel items including outerwear, footwear, and uniforms, as well as the materials and components used to make them.
The bill includes several exceptions to this domestic sourcing requirement. Agencies can purchase foreign-made items if they determine that satisfactory domestic products of sufficient quality and quantity cannot be obtained at United States market prices, though they must document this determination in writing. Additional exceptions allow purchases outside the U.S. during emergencies or for overseas operations, and small purchases below the micro-purchase threshold are exempt. The General Services Administration must report to Congress annually for four years on how much agencies are spending on domestic versus foreign clothing and textiles, beginning two years after the law takes effect.
The law takes effect 180 days after enactment, and federal procurement regulations must be updated within 180 days to implement the requirements. The bill preserves existing domestic sourcing rules under other laws and does not interfere with programs that employ people who are blind or severely disabled.