American Procurement Improvement Act of 2026
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Latest action (16 Sep 2026): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
H.R. 10443, the American Procurement Improvement Act of 2026, aims to update and strengthen laws related to the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. The bill would amend definitions and procedures concerning the procurement of products and services from qualified nonprofit agencies that employ individuals who are blind or have significant disabilities. It introduces new terms like "employee professional development" and clarifies criteria for what constitutes an "individual with a significant disability."
The legislation affects federal agencies that procure goods and services, as well as the nonprofit agencies and the individuals they employ. It would establish clearer processes for adding and removing items from a government procurement list, including requirements for advance notice and assessments before removal. The bill also addresses pricing determinations for these products and services, emphasizing the program's employment mission.
Introduced in the House of Representatives on September 16, 2026, H.R. 10443 was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Committee on Armed Services. The bill will undergo review and potential changes within these committees before it could be considered by the full House.
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Timeline
16 Sep 2026
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10443 do?
- H.R. 10443, the American Procurement Improvement Act of 2026, aims to update and strengthen laws related to the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. The bill would amend definitions and procedures concerning the procurement of products and services from qualified nonprofit agencies that employ individuals who are blind or have significant disabilities. It introduces new terms like "employee professional development" and clarifies criteria for what constitutes an "individual with a significant disability." The legislation affects federal agencies that procure goods and services, as well as the nonprofit agencies and the individuals they employ. It would establish clearer processes for adding and removing items from a government procurement list, including requirements for advance notice and assessments before removal. The bill also addresses pricing determinations for these products and services, emphasizing the program's employment mission. Introduced in the House of Representatives on September 16, 2026, H.R. 10443 was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Committee on Armed Services. The bill will undergo review and potential changes within these committees before it could be considered by the full House.
- Has H.R. 10443 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10443. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10443?
- H.R. 10443 was sponsored by Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] (D-MD), with 10 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10443?
- Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (16 Sep 2026).
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