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HR 8556·Federal·house

Homegrown Defense Act of 2026

In CommitteeFiled Apr 28, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Apr 28, 2026

Summary

The bill orders the Defense Department’s Inspector General to audit how the military procures food from U.S. sources, beginning within 90 days of enactment and then every three months. Each audit’s findings must be sent to the House and Senate Armed Services committees within 60 days. It aims to confirm the Pentagon follows existing rules on using domestic food supplies.

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