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S4533Referred to Committee

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to include the Coast Guard in the requirement to buy certain articles from American sources.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-05-14
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Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Lindsey Graham
Lindsey Graham
Republican · SC · Senator

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (0)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

No cosponsors on record. Bills can pass without cosponsors — this often means the sponsor introduced the bill alone, either because it's a messaging bill, a chairman's mark, or simply early in the legislative cycle.

Latest Action

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

2026-05-14

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationReferred To · 2026-05-14

Plain-English Summary

The federal government would be required to buy certain products and materials from American sources when purchasing for the Coast Guard, matching similar requirements that already apply to other military branches. This would affect Coast Guard procurement decisions and could benefit American manufacturers and suppliers who bid on government contracts. The change aims to support domestic businesses and reduce reliance on foreign sources for military equipment and supplies.

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