Bill > SB828

This bill establishes the Buy American Grant Program within the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, which will provide grants to political subdivisions and authorities to help offset the costs of purchasing union-made vehicles manufactured in the United States. The program will reimburse up to 20% of vehicle procurement costs on a first-come, first-served basis, with grants awarded from a newly created Buy American Grant Fund in the State Treasury. Political subdivisions and authorities must apply using a department-developed form, providing details about the vehicles they wish to purchase, including proof of procurement and union-made status. The department will review applications and provide notice of grant awards or denials, and will be required to submit annual reports to state leadership detailing the program's operations, including the number of applicants, grant amounts, and reasons for any denials. The fund can accept money from various sources, including state appropriations, federal funds, grants, and donations, and any unused money will remain in the fund at the end of each fiscal year. The program aims to support American manufacturing and labor organizations by incentivizing the purchase of vehicles made in the United States under collective bargaining agreements.

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