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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
Under current law, the department of administrative services must give preference to purchasing American-made products and purchases from American-based businesses if the life cycle costs are comparable to those of products sold by foreign businesses. In addition, as a condition of receiving an annual appropriation relating to state government administration and regulation, an entity receiving the appropriation must give first preference when purchasing a product to an Iowa product or a product produced by an Iowa-based business, and second preference to a United States product or a product produced by a business based in the United States. This bill requires that a contract for a project funded with state moneys or tax credits must include a provision requiring only products and materials manufactured in the United States be purchased for the project if it is possible to do so.
AI Summary
This bill introduces a new requirement for contracts involving state funds or tax credits, mandating that contractors must use only products and materials manufactured in the United States when such products are available. The legislation builds upon existing Iowa laws that already give preference to American-made products, specifically expanding the scope to directly require the use of U.S. manufactured goods in state-funded projects. Under this bill, any contract funded by state money or tax credits must include a clause stipulating that contractors must purchase only U.S.-manufactured products and materials if such options exist. This provision aims to support domestic manufacturing and prioritize American businesses by ensuring that state-funded projects preferentially use products made within the United States, potentially helping to boost local and national economic interests.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (22)
Jerome Amos (D)*,
Austin Baeth (D)*,
Sean Bagniewski (D)*,
Jeff Cooling (D)*,
Ken Croken (D)*,
Tracy Ehlert (D)*,
Daniel Gosa (D)*,
Dave Jacoby (D)*,
Lindsay James (D)*,
Rob Johnson (D)*,
Bob Kressig (D)*,
Monica Kurth (D)*,
Mary Madison (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=HF687 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF687.html |
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