Bill Summary
The "Buy American" resolution affirms the benefits of purchasing products made in the United States. It references a previous executive order that enforces the Buy American Act of 1933, which requires federal agencies to buy domestically made products when possible, and highlights the high safety and labor standards of American-made products. The resolution also emphasizes the positive impact buying American products has on the economy and job creation, and notes the importance of domestic supply chains for critical goods. The resolution supports the policy of buying American products when feasible and acknowledges the importance of American manufacturing.
Possible Impacts
1. Employment: The legislation could potentially create more jobs for the American workforce since it requires federal agencies to procure materials and products domestically. This could lead to more employment opportunities for Americans and potentially boost the economy.
2. Consumer Preferences: The legislation could also affect consumer preferences, as it states that nearly 70% of Americans find it important to buy products made in the United States. This could result in a shift in consumer behavior and an increase in demand for American-made products.
3. National Security: The legislation also mentions the importance of a strong domestic supply chain and cooperation with trusted allies for national security and public safety. This could have an impact on how certain goods are sourced and produced, with a focus on ensuring a safe and secure supply chain for essential products.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 625 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
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116th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 625
Affirming the benefits of ``Buying American''.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
June 17, 2020
Mr. Scott of Florida (for himself, Ms. Baldwin, Mrs. Loeffler, Mr.
Murphy, Mr. Rounds, Mr. Brown, Mrs. Capito, Ms. Smith, Mr. Peters, Ms.
Stabenow, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Hawley, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Reed, and Mrs.
Feinstein) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
December 21, 2020
Committee discharged; considered, amended, and agreed to with an
amended preamble and an amendment to the title
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RESOLUTION
Affirming the benefits of ``Buying American''.
Whereas, on July 15, 2019, President Donald J. Trump signed Executive Order
13881 titled ``Maximizing Use of American-Made Goods, Products, and
Materials'' (84 Fed. Reg. 34257), which would enforce the Buy American
Act of 1933 (41 U.S.C. 8301 et seq.) to the greatest extent permitted by
law;
Whereas, the Buy American Act of 1933 requires Federal agencies to procure
materials and products domestically--
(1) when the materials are intended for public use within the United
States; and
(2) when the materials to be procured (or the materials from which they
are manufactured) are present in the United States in sufficient and
reasonably available commercial quantities of a satisfactory quality;
Whereas American-made products are developed under United States' regulations
and undergo testing to ensure their compliance with United States'
safety standards, which are among the highest standards in the world;
Whereas American-made products are produced by workers earning competitive wages
and working in safe working conditions;
Whereas purchasing American-made products supports the producers of those
products and their communities;
Whereas, according to the Manufacturing Institute, each dollar spent in sales of
manufactured products supports $1.33 in output from other sectors of the
economy;
Whereas, according to the Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation
Foundation, for every full-time job in manufacturing, there are 3.4
full-time equivalent jobs created in non-manufacturing industries;
Whereas, according to a 2017 poll conducted by Reuters and Ipsos, when buying
products, nearly 70 percent of Americans find it important that the
products they buy were made in the United States;
Whereas strengthening American manufacturing supports employment in the United
States, produces innovation and the seeds for future industries, and
supports the global competitiveness of the United States;
Whereas a strong American manufacturing base is an important component in
helping to revitalize the United States economy as it recovers from the
global COVID-19 pandemic;
Whereas a strong domestic supply chain for certain goods and close cooperation
with trusted allies can support national security and public safety;
Whereas the global COVID-19 pandemic presented significant challenges for the
globally interconnected supply chain of medical products and has
heightened the need for supply chain security of a variety of critical
materials and products; and
Whereas, regarding the manufacturing of critical medical supplies and products
essential to national security, national stockpiles and a healthy
domestic industrial base would help handle any future surge in need for
these supplies: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That--
(1) it is the policy of the United States Government to
``Buy American'' products for public use when fiscally and
reasonably possible, in accordance with the Buy American Act of
1933 (41 U.S.C. 8301 et seq.); and
(2) the Senate supports American manufacturing and
strengthening our American manufacturing base.
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