Buying American Cotton Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 102
- Latest action
- Jan 22, 2026
What it does
The Buying American Cotton Act of 2026 would create a new tax credit for businesses that sell products made from U.S.-grown cotton, encouraging domestic consumption and supply chain transparency. The credit applies to qualified cotton (extra long staple or upland) grown in the U.S. and digitally traced through processing, with rates of 24% or 18% depending on whether additional processing occurred in free trade agreement or preference program countries, and includes enhanced credits for cotton yarn and fabric. The credit is based on the documented volume of qualified cotton sold, multiplied by the applicable percentage and the average international cotton market price over the prior three…
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Where it stands
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Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
- Gregory Murphy
- Adam Gray
- Adriano Espaillat
- Alma Adams
- Andy Harris
- April McClain Delaney
- August Pfluger
- Austin Scott
- Barry Loudermilk
- Barry Moore
- Bennie Thompson
- Brad Finstad
- Brad Knott
- Brian Jack
- Bruce Westerman
- Carol Miller
- Chellie Pingree
- Clay Fuller
- Dale Strong
- David Kustoff
- David Rouzer
- David Schweikert
- David Scott
- David Valadao
- Deborah Ross
- Derrick Van Orden
- Donald Davis
- Earl Carter
- Emanuel Cleaver
- Eric Crawford
- Frank Lucas
- Gabriel (Gabe) Vasquez
- Glenn Thompson
- Greg Stanton
- Henry Cuellar
- Henry Johnson
- J. Hill
- Jahana Hayes
- Jake Ellzey
- James Clyburn
- James Gallagher
- James McGovern
- Jennifer Kiggans
- Jennifer McClellan
- Jim Costa
- Jimmy Patronis
- Joe Wilson
- John Carter
- John Joyce
- John McGuire
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Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.