H.R.8556

Homegrown Defense Act of 2026

Introduced·4/28/26

Homegrown Defense Act of 2026 improves oversight of Department of Defense compliance with domestic food supply chain requirements.

The Homegrown Defense Act of 2026 mandates the Inspector General of the Department of Defense to conduct audits every 90 days after enactment and quarterly thereafter. These audits assess compliance with specific procurement requirements for domestic food supply chains. Reports on these audits must be submitted to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate within 60 days of each audit's conclusion.

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History

Apr 28

House

Introduced in House

Apr 28

House

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.