Bill · S. 3811· Senate(119-S-3811)
American Business for American Companies Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 2/9/2026
- Last activity
- 2/9/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S535-537)
- Sponsored by
- Richard Durbin
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "American Business for American Companies Act of 2026" aims to stop the Federal Government from giving contracts to inverted domestic corporations. It prohibits executive agencies from awarding contracts for property or services to these specific foreign entities or their subsidiaries. Additionally, it restricts joint ventures where more than 10 percent is held by such entities. The bill also requires prime contractors on large contracts to avoid giving significant subcontracts to these corporations. Exceptions may be made for national security or specific health program administration.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
The bill limits the ability of large inverted domestic corporations to secure subcontracts, potentially benefiting domestic business owners.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+2
The bill restricts foreign inverted domestic corporations from receiving subcontracts, which may leave more opportunities for domestic businesses.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+1
The bill allows for waivers of the prohibition to ensure the efficient administration of public health programs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
-
Prohibition on Inverted Domestic Corporations: The bill stops heads of executive agencies from awarding contracts for property or services to foreign incorporated entities determined to be inverted domestic corporations or their subsidiaries. (Section 2(a)(1)(A))
-
Joint Venture Restrictions: The bill prevents the award of contracts to joint ventures where more than s10 percent of the venture is held by an inverted domestic corporation or its subsidiary. (Section 2(a)(1)(B))
-
Subcontracting Limitations: For contracts exceeding $10,000,000, prime contractors are prohibited from awarding first-tier subcontracts greater than 10 percent of the total contract value to an inverted domestic corporation or its subsidiary. (Section 2(a)(2)(A)(i))
-
Prevention of Tiered Subcontracting Avoidance: The bill prevents prime contractors from structuring subcontract tiers to allow an inverted domestic corporation to perform more than 10 percent of the total contract value through lower-tier subcontracts. (Section 2(a)(2)(A)(ii))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
-
Contract Termination Risks: Prime contractors that violate the subcontracting rules may face contract termination for default. (Section 2(a)(2)(B)(i))
-
Suspension and Debarment: Violations of the subcontracting requirements may result in the matter being referred to a suspension or debarment official, which could lead to the suspension or debarment of the prime contractor. (Section 2(a)(2)(B)(ii))
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+1
- 2/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/9/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S535-537)
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Tammy DuckworthDemocrat · Illinois
John ReedDemocrat · Rhode Island
Bernie SandersIndependent · Vermont
Sheldon WhitehouseDemocrat · Rhode Island