Bill > HB897

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Procurement Code to add a new definition for "American-made" and establish a process for prioritizing American-made supplies in government procurement. The definition of "American-made" now explicitly means products produced, manufactured, mined, grown, or performed in the United States, with manufacturing specifically defined as being assembled within the United States. The bill requires the Department of General Services to prioritize procurement of American-made supplies in its policies and procedures. If a particular supply is not American-made or not available in sufficient quantities, the Secretary of General Services must publish a notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Within 30 days of publication, businesses or individuals can file objections with evidence that the supply is American-made or available in sufficient quantities, with such objections treated as formal administrative appeals. If the original determination is ultimately affirmed after review, the prioritization requirements for that specific supply will be suspended. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, providing time for implementation of these new procurement guidelines.

Government Affairs

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=897