Restrict federal government contracts to companies that are majority owned and operated by United States citizens.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with American Business for American Companies Act of 2026?
The American Business for American Companies Act of 2026 remains stalled in the House Oversight and Government Reform and Armed Services committees as of June 8, 2026. The House committees must act to hold a vote for the bill to move forward, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee vote. No action has occurred on this legislation since February 8, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by American Business for American Companies Act of 2026 (H.R. 7424 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 8727 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8727 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 4547 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 4547 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Rosa DeLauro (D-CT)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
