The Coast Guard Personnel Equipment Act would extend federal "Buy American" requirements to the Coast Guard, ensuring that the service must purchase certain articles and equipment from American sources, just as the Department of Defense currently must do. The bill amends existing federal law to include the Coast Guard alongside other military branches in these domestic procurement rules. The legislation affects the Coast Guard and the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees the Coast Guard when it is not operating under Navy command during wartime. The bill does not specify new funding amounts or implementation timelines, instead modifying existing procurement authorities and responsibilities. This change would support American manufacturers and suppliers by guaranteeing that Coast Guard personnel equipment purchases prioritize domestic producers.
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