A bill to amend title III of the act of March 3, 1933, known as the "Buy American Act", to require the heads of Federal agencies to issue certain regulations respecting the purchase of materials made in the United States, to permit the States to give preference to such materials, to require that certain State purchases made with Federal funds be subject to the Buy American Act.
Buy American Act Amendments - Amends the Buy American Act to require Federal agencies to prescribe regulations to require Federal purchases of American goods under the Act if the price of such goods does not exceed the price of like foreign goods by more than 15 to 50 percent. Makes States subject to the Act with respect to any repair or construction of public buildings or public works at least half the cost of which is financed with Federal funds.
Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.
Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.
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