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Bill > HF684
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Introduced
02/28/2025
02/28/2025
In Committee
02/28/2025
02/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill requires state agencies to exclusively purchase steel that was manufactured in the United States.
AI Summary
This bill requires all state agencies in Iowa to exclusively purchase steel that was manufactured within the United States. Specifically, the legislation adds a new section to the state code (8A.319) mandating that when state agencies procure steel for any purpose, they must ensure that the steel is domestically produced. This means that imported steel from other countries would be prohibited for use in state agency purchases. The bill appears aimed at supporting domestic steel manufacturing by creating a guaranteed market for U.S.-made steel products within state government procurement processes. By restricting steel purchases to only those manufactured in the United States, the bill seeks to potentially boost American steel industry jobs and economic activity.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (25)
Jerome Amos (D)*,
Austin Baeth (D)*,
Sean Bagniewski (D)*,
Jeff Cooling (D)*,
Ken Croken (D)*,
Tracy Ehlert (D)*,
Eric Gjerde (D)*,
Daniel Gosa (D)*,
Dave Jacoby (D)*,
Lindsay James (D)*,
Rob Johnson (D)*,
Bob Kressig (D)*,
Monica Kurth (D)*,
Elinor Levin (D)*,
Mary Madison (D)*,
Heather Matson (D)*,
Brian Meyer (D)*,
Rick Olson (D)*,
Sami Scheetz (D)*,
J.D. Scholten (D)*,
Megan Srinivas (D)*,
Josh Turek (D)*,
Beth Wessel-Kroeschell (D)*,
Aime Wichtendahl (D)*,
Ross Wilburn (D)*,
Last Action
Introduced, referred to State Government. H.J. 479. (on 02/28/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF684 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF684.html |
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