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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.

USA115th CongressS-2196| Senate 
| Updated: 12/6/2017
Christopher Murphy

Christopher Murphy

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • 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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Timeline
Dec 6, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Dec 6, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jan 18, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-4812
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
  • December 6, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 6, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • January 18, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-4812
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4812: 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.
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

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.

USA115th CongressS-2196| Senate 
| Updated: 12/6/2017
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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Timeline
Dec 6, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Dec 6, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jan 18, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-4812
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
  • December 6, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 6, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • January 18, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-4812
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Christopher Murphy

Christopher Murphy

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4812: 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