American Glove Act of 2026

This bill sets rules for how federal agencies buy nitrile gloves through the AbilityOne Program and similar shared contracts. Agencies such as Homeland Security, Health and Human Services, Veterans Affairs, and Defense would have to make sure these gloves are made only by U.S. manufacturers that are majority-owned and controlled by U.S. persons and not influenced by a foreign entity of concern. Glove suppliers would need written agreements with these manufacturers lasting at least two years, including minimum purchase commitments, and generally could not switch manufacturers during that term. Agencies would have to certify compliance in writing and apply the rules to existing contracts, which could be modified rather than canceled.

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Sponsors

• Bernie Moreno Republican sponsor
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