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US S363

US S363
Make It in America Act


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Introduced
02/23/2021
In Committee
02/23/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend chapter 83 of title 41, United States Code, to increase the requirement for American-made content, to strengthen the waiver provisions, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Make It in America Act, seeks to amend the Buy American Act to increase the requirement for American-made content in federal procurement, strengthen the waiver provisions, and establish a Made in America Office to oversee compliance with domestic preference statutes. Key provisions include defining "substantially all" for domestic content thresholds, limiting the exception for commercially available off-the-shelf items, requiring written justifications and public reporting for waivers, and establishing the Made in America Office to review waiver requests and promote compliance with Buy American and other domestic preference laws. The bill also requires the Department of Transportation to partner with the Department of Commerce to support domestic suppliers and consult on Buy America waivers.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Hearing (09:15 5/12/2021 SD-342) (on 05/12/2021)

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