Government Contracts

The Issue:

By law, the U.S. Government must source apparel, textiles and footwear for personnel in specific agencies, such as the military.

AAFA on the Issue:

With the support of its Government Contracts Committee, AAFA vigilantly defends and strives to expand provisions mandating sourcing from U.S. domestic manufacturers. Such regulations stabilize the domestic industry while ensuring uninterrupted supplies to the U.S. government in times of war and peace.

The Latest News:

01.22.08

The House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization bill again last week after the President refused to sign the bill two weeks ago due to a provision in the legislation that would have allowed victims of state-sponsored terrorism to sue foreign governments in U.S. courts. It was widely rumored that the Democratic leadership was planning to override the veto, but instead they decided to remove the provision and just pass the bill without it. The Federal Prison Industries reform provisions that AAFA has been supporting will be in the final version.

News Archive: https://www.apparelandfootwear.org/LegislativeTradeNews/GovernmentContracts.asp