American Glove Act of 2026
Latest action (1 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, the American Glove Act of 2026, aims to ensure that federal agencies procuring nitrile gloves comply with existing requirements to source personal protective equipment (PPE) domestically. It would require government agencies like the Department of Homeland Security, Health and Human Services, Veterans Affairs, and Defense to structure their procurement contracts for nitrile gloves to include specific provisions. These provisions would mandate the use of "qualified domestic manufacturers" and require two-year minimum supplier agreements with enforceable purchase commitments from these manufacturers.
The act defines a "qualified domestic manufacturer" as an entity that manufactures nitrile gloves in the United States, is majority-owned and controlled by U.S. persons, and is not subject to significant influence from foreign entities of concern. The bill specifies that the manufacturing process includes core production steps, not just distribution or repackaging. It also clarifies that these requirements apply to procurements made through various government contracting vehicles, including those involving the AbilityOne program, and prohibits avoiding these requirements through intermediaries.
H.R. 10650 was introduced in the House of Representatives on October 1, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As an introduced bill, it has not yet been voted on by the committee or the full House, nor has it been considered by the Senate. For the bill to become law, it would need to pass both the House and the Senate and be signed by the President.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 1, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10650 do?
- This bill, the American Glove Act of 2026, aims to ensure that federal agencies procuring nitrile gloves comply with existing requirements to source personal protective equipment (PPE) domestically. It would require government agencies like the Department of Homeland Security, Health and Human Services, Veterans Affairs, and Defense to structure their procurement contracts for nitrile gloves to include specific provisions. These provisions would mandate the use of "qualified domestic manufacturers" and require two-year minimum supplier agreements with enforceable purchase commitments from these manufacturers. The act defines a "qualified domestic manufacturer" as an entity that manufactures nitrile gloves in the United States, is majority-owned and controlled by U.S. persons, and is not subject to significant influence from foreign entities of concern. The bill specifies that the manufacturing process includes core production steps, not just distribution or repackaging. It also clarifies that these requirements apply to procurements made through various government contracting vehicles, including those involving the AbilityOne program, and prohibits avoiding these requirements through intermediaries. H.R. 10650 was introduced in the House of Representatives on October 1, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As an introduced bill, it has not yet been voted on by the committee or the full House, nor has it been considered by the Senate. For the bill to become law, it would need to pass both the House and the Senate and be signed by the President.
- Has H.R. 10650 become law?
- Not yet. As of 1 Oct 2026, H.R. 10650 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10650?
- H.R. 10650 was sponsored by Rep. Mike Carey [R-OH15] (Republican-OH), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10650?
- Introduced (1 Oct 2026).
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