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US HR7677

US HR7677
Strengthening American Manufacturing Act of 2020


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Introduced
07/20/2020
In Committee
07/20/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

Requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to report on its use of waivers with respect to requirements for buying certain articles only from U.S. sources (i.e, Buy American requirements). DOD must assess in its report the impact on the use of such waivers due to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to report annually to Congress on its use of waivers to the "Buy American" requirements, which mandate that certain articles be purchased from U.S. sources. The report must describe the specific waivers used, the type of exception invoked, and assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the use of such waivers due to challenges with investing in domestic sources.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (on 07/20/2020)

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