Raul Ruiz (D-CA)
Homegrown Defense Act of 2026
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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
The Homegrown Defense Act of 2026 aims to improve oversight regarding how the Department of Defense complies with requirements for domestic food supply chains. Under this bill, the Inspector General of the Department of Defense must conduct an initial audit within 90 days of the Act's enactment. Following that first audit, the Inspector General is required to conduct audits on a quarterly basis. These audits are intended to determine the extent of compliance with specific procurement requirements found in section 4862 of title 10, United States Code. Finally, the Inspector General must submit a report containing the audit results to the House and Senate Committees on Armed Services within 60 days of each audit's conclusion.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires the Inspector General to submit audit reports to Congressional committees, increasing transparency in Department of Defense procurement oversight.
- Scored +3
Would farmers be better off under this?
The bill's focus on domestic food supply chain compliance provides oversight that can help ensure stability and adherence to requirements for domestic food procurement.
- Scored +2
Would business owners be better off under this?
The emphasis on domestic food supply chains may benefit domestic food producers and business owners serving the government.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Oversight of Food Supply Chains: The bill mandates regular audits to determine how well the Department of Defense is following requirements for procuring certain items, which could lead to better compliance with domestic food supply chain rules (Section 2(a)).
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Increased Transparency: By requiring the Inspector General to submit reports of the audit results to the House and Senate Committees on Armed Services within 60 days of each audit, the bill ensures that Congress is informed about compliance levels (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are mentioned in the provided text.
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 farmers be better off under this? — The bill's focus on domestic food supply chain compliance provides oversight that can help ensure stability and adherence to requirements for domestic food procurement. Would business owners be better off under this? — The emphasis on domestic food supply chains may benefit domestic food producers and business owners serving the government.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the Inspector General to submit audit reports to Congressional committees, increasing transparency in Department of Defense procurement oversight.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — By enforcing compliance with domestic food supply chain requirements, the bill potentially supports the stability of the agricultural economy used by the DOD.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill ensures more rigorous oversight of domestic food supply chain procurement which relates to the logistical stability of the defense infrastructure.
- 4/28/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in House