HR 2856
111th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Buy American requirements
Military facilities and property
Military procurement, research, weapons development
National symbols
Retail and wholesale trades
U.S. Military Medals and Insignia Pride and Patriotism Act of 2009
Introduced: June 12, 2009
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 12, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jun 12, 2009
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
U.S. Military Medals and Insignia Pride and Patriotism Act of 2009 - Prohibits a military exchange store or other nonappropriated fund instrumentality of DOD from purchasing for resale any military decorations, ribbons, badges, medals, insignia, or other military accoutrements not produced in the United States (Buy American requirement). Provides an exception when the Secretary determines that a satisfactory quality and sufficient quantity of an item produced in the United States cannot be procured. Includes U.S. territories and possessions within the definition of "United States" for purposes of this Act.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Committees of jurisdiction
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