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Introduced
05/02/2019
05/02/2019
In Committee
05/02/2019
05/02/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to ensure small shipyard grant projects are carried out using materials produced in the United States. This bill requires that grants awarded through the Maritime Administration's small shipyard grant program must be used for projects that are carried out using materials produced or manufactured in the United States, with specified exceptions.
AI Summary
This bill, the Strengthening Buy America for Small Shipyard Grants Act, requires that grants awarded through the Maritime Administration's small shipyard grant program must be used for projects that are carried out using materials produced or manufactured in the United States, with specified exceptions. The bill defines key terms like "commercially available off-the-shelf item" and "product or material," and provides exceptions to the Buy America requirement, such as if the application of the requirements would be inconsistent with the public interest or if the materials are not produced in the U.S. in sufficient and reasonably available quantities and of satisfactory quality.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 05/02/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1287/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1287/BILLS-116s1287is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1287/BILLS-116s1287is.pdf.pdf |
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