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S.732: BuyAmerican.gov Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced March 11, 2021
- Latest Major Action Dec. 5, 2022
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Versions
- Reported to Senate - Dec. 5, 2022
- Introduced in Senate - March 11, 2021
Bill Summary
BuyAmerican.gov Act of 2021 This bill directs the President and specified federal agencies to take steps to increase transparency and limit the use of waivers of Buy American laws. Generally, Buy American requires agencies to procure domestic goods. The bill requires (1) the Department of Commerce to report periodically to Congress and the President on the implementation of, and compliance with, Buy American laws; (2) Commerce and the Office...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Dec. 5, 2022 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 586.
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| Dec. 5, 2022 |
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-227.
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| May 12, 2021 |
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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| March 11, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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| March 11, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Rob Portman (R-Ohio) |