Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
BuyAmerican.gov Act of 2021 This bill establishes requirements related to federal agencies granting waivers to Buy American laws (generally, laws that require or encourage the purchase of domestic goods in federal contracts and other activities) and addresses related issues. For example, before granting such a waiver, the agency must, with some exceptions, submit a request with certain information about the waiver to the General Services Administration, which shall make the request available for public comment for at least 15 days.
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.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 586.
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.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 586.
Accounting and auditingBuy American requirementsCongressional oversightFree trade and trade barriersGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsManufacturingPublic contracts and procurementTrade restrictions
BuyAmerican.gov Act of 2021
USA117th CongressS-732| Senate
| Updated: 12/5/2022
BuyAmerican.gov Act of 2021 This bill establishes requirements related to federal agencies granting waivers to Buy American laws (generally, laws that require or encourage the purchase of domestic goods in federal contracts and other activities) and addresses related issues. For example, before granting such a waiver, the agency must, with some exceptions, submit a request with certain information about the waiver to the General Services Administration, which shall make the request available for public comment for at least 15 days.
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.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 586.
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.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 586.
Accounting and auditingBuy American requirementsCongressional oversightFree trade and trade barriersGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsManufacturingPublic contracts and procurementTrade restrictions