To amend chapter 83 of title 41, United States Code (popularly referred to as the Buy American Act) and certain other laws with respect to certain waivers under those laws, to provide greater transparency regarding exceptions to domestic sourcing requirements, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-4812| House
| Updated: 1/18/2018
David N. Cicilline
Democratic Representative
Rhode Island
Committees (8)
• Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee• Highways and Transit Subcommittee• Financial Services Committee• Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee• Aviation Subcommittee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
21st Century Buy American Act This bill modifies the requirements for federal agencies to grant exceptions and waivers to Buy American requirements. The bill also (1) requires the General Services Administration to establish a public website with details regarding waivers and exceptions that have been requested, are under consideration, or have been granted by agencies; (2) increases the domestic content percentage requirement to 60%; and (3) authorizes the Department of Defense to establish a program to make or guarantee loans under the Defense Production Act to certain domestic manufacturers.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Government Operations and Politics
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBuy American requirementsCongressional oversightDigital mediaGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsInfrastructure developmentManufacturingMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentPublic contracts and procurementPublic participation and lobbyingTransportation costsWater qualityWater use and supply
To amend chapter 83 of title 41, United States Code (popularly referred to as the Buy American Act) and certain other laws with respect to certain waivers under those laws, to provide greater transparency regarding exceptions to domestic sourcing requirements, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-4812| House
| Updated: 1/18/2018
21st Century Buy American Act This bill modifies the requirements for federal agencies to grant exceptions and waivers to Buy American requirements. The bill also (1) requires the General Services Administration to establish a public website with details regarding waivers and exceptions that have been requested, are under consideration, or have been granted by agencies; (2) increases the domestic content percentage requirement to 60%; and (3) authorizes the Department of Defense to establish a program to make or guarantee loans under the Defense Production Act to certain domestic manufacturers.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
David N. Cicilline
Democratic Representative
Rhode Island
Committees (8)
• Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee• Highways and Transit Subcommittee• Financial Services Committee• Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee• Aviation Subcommittee
Government Operations and Politics
Related Bills
- S 115-2196: A bill to amend chapter 83 of title 41, United States Code (popularly referred to as the Buy American Act) and certain other laws with respect to certain waivers under those laws, to provide greater transparency regarding exceptions to domestic sourcing requirements, and for other purposes.
- S 115-2284: A bill to strengthen Buy American requirements, and for other purposes.
- HR 115-6907: To strengthen Buy American requirements, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBuy American requirementsCongressional oversightDigital mediaGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsInfrastructure developmentManufacturingMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentPublic contracts and procurementPublic participation and lobbyingTransportation costsWater qualityWater use and supply