Bill > HB1018

This bill amends the Steel Products Procurement Act to strengthen requirements for using American-made steel in public works projects. The legislation expands existing rules to explicitly require that any steel products used in projects receiving public funding or tax incentives must be produced in the United States, and this requirement now applies to subcontracts as well. Public agencies are prohibited from making payments to contractors unless they can provide documentation proving that steel products were melted and manufactured in the United States. If a contractor fails to comply with these requirements, the public agency or the Pennsylvania Attorney General can recover any improper payments directly from the contractor, subcontractor, manufacturer, or supplier. The bill requires different levels of documentation depending on whether the steel product can be easily identified: for unidentified steel, contractors must provide invoices, bills of lading, and mill certification, while identifiable steel requires certification that satisfies the public agency of compliance. The new provisions are designed to ensure that public infrastructure projects prioritize domestic steel production, potentially supporting local manufacturing and jobs. The legislation will take effect 60 days after its enactment.

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