Mike Carey (R-OH)
American Glove Act of 2026
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the American Glove Act of 2026. It ensures that when federal agencies buy nitrile gloves, those purchases comply with the Make PPE in America Act. The bill targets specific agencies like the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Department of Defense. It requires these agencies to buy gloves from qualified domestic manufacturers that are majority-owned and controlled by United States persons. The legislation also sets rules for supplier agreements, requiring terms of at least two years with minimum purchase commitments. Furthermore, it includes provisions for certification and enforcement to ensure compliance across federal procurement vehicles.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +3
Would business owners be better off under this?
Domestic manufacturers and qualified suppliers benefit from exclusive sourcing rules and long-term purchase commitments.
- Scored +3
Is this likely to create jobs?
The bill establishes domestic manufacturing requirements for federal nitrile glove procurement, supporting local production jobs in the United States.
- Scored +2
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The Department of Veterans Affairs is included among covered agencies ensuring secure domestic PPE supplies for veterans' healthcare.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Supports Domestic Manufacturing: Section 3(d) establishes an exclusive domestic manufacturing requirement, ensuring that covered nitrile gloves furnished under a covered procurement vehicle are manufactured exclusively by qualified domestic manufacturers. This can benefit workers and businesses in the United States by securing local production jobs.
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Provides Long-Term Stability for Suppliers: Section 2(7)(A) and Section 3(c) require supplier agreements to have a term of not less than two years and include binding minimum purchase commitments. This provision can help domestic manufacturers plan and invest with more confidence in their production capabilities.
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Protects Against Foreign Influence: Section 4(b) prohibits manufacturers from qualifying if they are owned, controlled, or subject to significant influence by a foreign entity of concern. This helps safeguard national security and domestic supply chains from foreign interference.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Potential Procurement Delays or Complications: Section 3(a) and Section 5(a) require covered agencies to structure procurement vehicles, make written certifications, and include specific supplier agreements to comply with domestic sourcing rules. These extra administrative steps might slow down how quickly agencies can acquire necessary nitrile gloves for public health or emergency response.
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Limited Sourcing Flexibility: Section 3(e) prohibits agencies from bypassing long-term contracting rules through intermediaries unless a proper supplier agreement is in place with a qualified domestic manufacturer. This restriction could limit the flexibility of purchasing agents when searching for immediate or alternative glove supplies through existing contracts.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Domestic manufacturers and qualified suppliers benefit from exclusive sourcing rules and long-term purchase commitments. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The Department of Veterans Affairs is included among covered agencies ensuring secure domestic PPE supplies for veterans' healthcare.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill establishes domestic manufacturing requirements for federal nitrile glove procurement, supporting local production jobs in the United States. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The legislation provides long-term stability and minimum purchase commitments for domestic suppliers.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires covered agencies to make and retain written certifications regarding domestic sourcing and compliance in contract files.
- 10/1/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.