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RAMP Act

USA117th CongressS-4758| Senate 
| Updated: 8/3/2022
John Kennedy

John Kennedy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Returning American Manufacturing Potential Act or RAMP Act This bill provides for enhanced domestic content requirements in federal procurement. Specifically, the bill requires that more than 60% (currently, 55%) of the value of the components of products that the federal government purchases be made in the United States. Such requirement increases to 65% at the start of 2024 and 75% at the start of 2029. Such requirements shall not apply to manufactured articles that consist wholly or predominantly of iron, steel, or a combination of iron and steel. Additionally, the bill establishes price preferences for domestic goods that the federal government designates as critical to U.S. supply chains.
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Jun 14, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-8063
Introduced in House
Aug 3, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Aug 3, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • June 14, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-8063
    Introduced in House


  • August 3, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 3, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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RAMP Act

USA117th CongressS-4758| Senate 
| Updated: 8/3/2022
Returning American Manufacturing Potential Act or RAMP Act This bill provides for enhanced domestic content requirements in federal procurement. Specifically, the bill requires that more than 60% (currently, 55%) of the value of the components of products that the federal government purchases be made in the United States. Such requirement increases to 65% at the start of 2024 and 75% at the start of 2029. Such requirements shall not apply to manufactured articles that consist wholly or predominantly of iron, steel, or a combination of iron and steel. Additionally, the bill establishes price preferences for domestic goods that the federal government designates as critical to U.S. supply chains.
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Timeline
Jun 14, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-8063
Introduced in House
Aug 3, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Aug 3, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • June 14, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-8063
    Introduced in House


  • August 3, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 3, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
John Kennedy

John Kennedy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted