Fifteen US Senators are asking President Obama to extend the reach of the Berry Amendment to also apply to athletic footwear for US troops. The Berry Amendment requires the Department of Defense to purchase US manufactured goods whenever possible (i.e. tactical boots, uniforms, and service...

Berry Amendment Compliance (United States Code, Title 10, Section 2533)  also known as the Buy American Act refers to a federal regulation that requires the Dept of Defense to purchase U.S. manufactured products in order to protect the U.S. industrial base during times of war. You can read...