Bill > S2026

This bill aims to promote American manufacturing by requiring state and municipal agencies to use iron, steel, fabricated steel, and manufactured goods that are produced in the United States for public construction projects, unless certain exceptions apply. The bill provides for a waiver process if the use of domestic materials would be inconsistent with the public interest, if such materials are not reasonably available in sufficient quantities and quality, or if their inclusion would increase the project cost by more than 25%. The bill also imposes penalties for intentional violations, such as ineligibility for future contracts. The bill applies to contracts exceeding $500,000, with an exception if less than three responsive bids are received from U.S. steel manufacturers or fabricators.