Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for co…
This bill requires U.S. flags displayed on Federal property and purchased with Federal funds to be made in the United States. "Made in the United States" is defined as 100% manufactured from materials 100% produced in the United States. The rule becomes effective for procurement 90 days after enactment and for display two years after enactment, and must be applied consistently with international agreements.
All support 'buy American' goal; differ on rigidity of 100% materials rule
Narrow, symbolic 'Made in America' measure likely to attract broad support in the House; modest procurement concerns could create limited opposition.
This bill requires U.S. flags displayed on Federal property and purchased with Federal funds to be made in the United States. "Made in the United States" is defined as 100% manufactured from materials 100% produced in the United States.
The rule becomes effective for procurement 90 days after enactment and for display two years after enactment, and must be applied consistently with international agreements.
The bill also directs the FTC to study and report on country-of-origin labeling enforcement for U.S. flags within one year.
Narrow, popular-sounding, low-cost bill has a reasonable chance; trade/implementation and Senate procedural issues are key obstacles.
How solid the drafting looks.
All support 'buy American' goal; differ on rigidity of 100% materials rule
These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.
All support 'buy American' goal; differ on rigidity of 100% materials rule
Generally favorable toward buying American and supporting domestic manufacturing and jobs.
Concerned the bill lacks labor, wage, or environmental standards and that the 100% materials requirement may be impractical.
Would want stronger worker and environmental protections tied to procurement, and clarity on enforcement.
Sympathetic to the goal of buying American but cautious about implementation risks.
Sees value in promoting U.S. industry while noting potential procurement cost, supply constraints, and trade-compatibility issues.
Would favor limited waivers, cost analyses, and clear enforcement plans.
Generally supportive of domestic manufacturing and the symbolic message of U.S.-made flags.
Wary of added procurement bureaucracy, potential cost increases, and unnecessary federal studies.
Prefers flexibility, limited federal intrusion, and safeguards against unfunded mandates.
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Narrow, popular-sounding, low-cost bill has a reasonable chance; trade/implementation and Senate procedural issues are key obstacles.
The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
All support 'buy American' goal; differ on rigidity of 100% materials rule
Narrow, popular-sounding, low-cost bill has a reasonable chance; trade/implementation and Senate procedural issues are key obstacles.
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