HR7230Referred to Committee

Buying American Cotton Act of 2026

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-22
Introduced
74
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Gregory F. Murphy
Gregory F. Murphy
Republican · NC · Representative
Votes with party: 98.9% (468 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (74)

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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2026-01-22

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would likely use tax incentives or penalties to encourage or require the purchase of American-grown cotton instead of imported cotton. It could affect textile manufacturers, clothing companies, and potentially consumers by making domestically-produced cotton products more competitive in price or by imposing costs on those who use foreign cotton. The goal appears to be supporting American cotton farmers and domestic textile production.

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