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US HR4729
US HR4729To require debarment of persons convicted of fraudulent use of "Made in America" labels.
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Introduced
05/22/2014
05/22/2014
In Committee
05/22/2014
05/22/2014
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2015
01/03/2015
Introduced Session
113th Congress
Bill Summary
To require debarment of persons convicted of fraudulent use of "Made in America" labels.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Prohibiting False Made in America Claims Act," mandates that individuals convicted of fraudulently misrepresenting products as "Made in America" will be prohibited, or "debarred," from entering into contracts with the Department of Defense. This means they will be banned from doing business with the military. The bill amends existing law, specifically Section 2410f of title 10 of the United States Code, which deals with defense contracts. While the prohibition is mandatory, the Secretary of Defense can grant a waiver if they determine it is in the national security interests of the United States, and they must annually inform Congress about any waivers granted.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (on 05/22/2014)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/4729/all-info |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113hr4729ih/pdf/BILLS-113hr4729ih.pdf |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113hr4729ih/pdf/BILLS-113hr4729ih.pdf.pdf |
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