Homeland Procurement Reform Act: Boosting US Small Businesses for National Security
This act aims to ensure that national security agencies, like Customs and Border Protection or TSA, primarily purchase essential equipment and uniforms, including body armor and footwear, from small businesses within the United States. This supports the domestic economy and ensures quality supplies. Citizens may indirectly benefit from a stronger domestic industry and potentially better-equipped security forces.
Key points
At least one-third of funds for key security equipment must be spent on products from US small businesses.
Suppliers of items with insignias (e.g., patches) must follow strict security rules, report theft, and destroy defective products.
The act requires reporting on delivery failures and assessing the adequacy of uniform allowances for employees.
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