I will continue working to ensure that law enforcement officers are protected by body armor that is genuinely made in America.

I will continue to stand with the Thin Blue Line... Congressman Harrigan will continue working to ensure that the men and women protecting this country are protected by gear that is genuinely built here.

Higgins commits to keep working on legislation and efforts to ensure law enforcement body armor is American-made.

Congressman Pat Harrigan Co-Leads Legislation to Keep Chinese Fibers Out of American Body Armor | Congressman Pat Harrigan
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Higgins said he would continue working on requiring law enforcement body armor to be American-made and announced introduction of the Ballistic Armor Made in America Act with Pat Harrigan and Sheri Biggs.

Concrete action taken in the lookback window: Higgins publicly introduced the bill and framed it as his continuing effort on the issue.

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Higgins Introduces Legislation to Close “Made in America” Loophole in Law Enforcement Body Armor - Congressman Clay Higgins
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GovInfo records H.R. 8656 as introduced in the House on May 4, 2026 and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; the short title is Ballistic Armor Made in America Act of 2026.

Official bill record confirms the legislative introduction and referral, which is substantive progress but not enactment.

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H.R. 8656 (IH) - Ballistic Armor Made in America Act of 2026 - BILLS-119hr8656ih | Content Details | GovInfo
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