Tag: Buy America

February 15, 2024

A House Transportation & Infrastructure subcommittee held a hearing on Thursday examining the implementation of Buy America preferences enacted as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in 2021. And it was notable how popular the concept of Buy America was […]

September 29, 2023

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek held a signing ceremony on Thursday to celebrate a new law that effectively mandates that the iron and steel used in state-funded infrastructure projects will be Made in America. Kotek originally signed House Bill (HB) 3332 […]

April 25, 2023

President Biden on Tuesday again pledged that federally funded infrastructure projects will abide by Buy America guidelines, and made sure to note construction materials will be included in that effort. Just hours after announcing his re-election bid, Biden touted his […]

February 8, 2023

President Biden used much of his State of the Union address on Tuesday night to tout his administration’s progress in strengthening American manufacturing, citing the 800,000 factory jobs and $300 billion worth of investments that have been created over the […]

January 9, 2023

There was a huge moment of bipartisanship last week. You probably missed it, since it happened at the same time that the House began voting on electing a new Speaker, and well, it went poorly for awhile there for Rep. […]

August 24, 2022

New York long has been a leader when it comes to Buy American policy, and now the Empire State has another big opportunity to support local workers, manufacturers, and communities. The state legislature recently passed the Buy American Salt Act, […]

August 15, 2022

Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) wrote to President Biden last week urging him to take executive action to close a government loophole to ensure Buy American preferences apply when the federal government purchases solar power. Currently, Buy American only applies to […]

June 28, 2022

Nicely done, New Hampshire. Gov. Chris Sununu (R) stopped by Capone Iron Corporation in North Woods, N.H., on Monday to officially sign HB 1503, bipartisan legislation that gives priority to American-made steel in taxpayer-funded construction projects. This new Buy America […]

June 1, 2022

Some good news to report from the Granite State. The New Hampshire legislature officially passed legislation in late May that will give Made in America iron and steel preference in taxpayer-funded construction projects. Now it’s up to Gov. Chris Sununu […]

April 20, 2022

The New Hampshire legislature is set to vote on Thursday on SB 438, a bill would ensure when the state spends taxpayer money on construction projects, that money is spent on American-made products whenever possible. If you live in New […]

April 14, 2022

Last year Congress passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. It was a $1.2 trillion, bipartisan infrastructure bill that made a serious investment in our public highways, bridges, ports, broadband, and the long-term health of our economy. And with it […]

April 5, 2022

Start spreading the news: New York lawmakers are in the midst of putting together the annual state budget, and they have a major opportunity to create good jobs and strengthen local communities. Including Buy America requirements in the budget will […]

March 21, 2022

Global rail maker Hitachi Rail announced Monday that Washington, D.C.’s new fleet of 8000-series rail cars will be built in Washington County, Md. The $70 million factory is projected to employ up to 460 workers and begin operation by winter […]

January 28, 2022

There were a lot of bad things that happened in 2021. But hey, one positive was that several states passed or strengthened Buy America laws! Texas lawmakers, for example, approved a bill to expand Buy America so it applies at […]

December 9, 2021

Last month, President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law. This $1.2 trillion, bipartisan investment could transform America’s infrastructure… but will it be Made in America? Once again, the legal eagles at Kelley Drye & Warren, LLC […]

October 13, 2021

Stephen Capone’s company, Capone Iron Corporation, makes a range of fabricated steel products. Things like beams, columns and trusses to anchor bolts and leveling plates. You know, the type of stuff that goes into new buildings, bridges and other infrastructure. […]

July 28, 2021

President Biden traveled to Macungie, Pa., on Wednesday afternoon to officially unveil a new proposed rule designed to strengthen Buy American, with the goal of ensuring that when the federal government spends taxpayer money, it will benefit American workers and […]

April 14, 2021

We’ve got some good news for people who like proposed bipartisan legislation that would expand coverage for the domestic procurement rules that govern federal spending on infrastructure! Sen. Tammy Baldwin – from Wisconsin, a Democrat – and Sen. Mike Braun […]

November 16, 2020

There’s still about two months to go before Joe Biden is sworn in as the new president, but the former V.P. and longtime Senator isn’t wasting any time advocating for his “Build Back Better” plan to rebuild the nation’s struggling […]

October 21, 2020

Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) introduced legislation earlier this week to expand Buy America preferences for the federal government’s purchases of ships, a step toward rebuilding the country’s once mighty – and now nearly nonexistent – shipbuilding capabilities. The Made in […]