A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to issue regulations requiring that optional combat boots worn by members of the Armed Forces wear be made in the United States, and for other purposes.

S 2199 requires the U.S. Secretary of Defense to issue regulations by 2026 mandating that military members wearing *optional* combat boots (those not provided by the Department of Defense) must wear boots entirely manufactured in the United States. This affects service members who purchase their own combat boots for wear as part of their uniform. The bill specifies boots must use U.S.-grown, reprocessed, or produced materials and components, with exemptions for boots needed for specific military requirements (e.g., special operations) or medical necessity. The regulation does not apply to standard-issue boots provided by the military.