DES MOINES – A bill requiring the use of American products for public improvement projects in Iowa advanced in the Iowa Senate on Tuesday.
According to the bill, each contract for the construction of a public improvement made by a governmental unit shall contain a provision requiring that the iron, steel, and manufactured goods used or supplied in the performance of the contract or any subcontract there to be manufactured in the United States.
The requirement may be waived if certain products or materials necessary for completion of the project are not available from American companies or not available in sufficient quantities or if the use of American-made products or materials increases the cost of the contract by more than five percent.
Several lobbyists oppose the bill, including a lobbyist representing Lafarge North America, the largest diversified supplier of construction materials in the U.S. and Canada.
The act applies to public improvement contracts entered into on or after July 1, 2013.
Another Conservative idea that’ll screw the little guy while trying to make it look like they’re helping him. “Made In America” isn’t always a better product. And how would it help local merchants who can’t (due to availability) carry ALL Made In America Products? Some people are so spiteful they can’t see past their nose they look down.
It doesn’t surprise me that neither of you two are smart enough to understand that supporting “Made in America” is what is going to benefit you the most in the long run instead of China. BUT at the same time, your brilliant ass thinks it’s a good idea to raise taxes to pay for the government that spends more than it brings in right? Dem.
I’ve heard that “Made in America” stores are popping up all over the country. I remember when that was Wal*Mart’s big thing when they first started up. That ended when Sam died. I wonder how one of those stores would do locally – if people would put their money where their mouths are. Personally, I spent $12 for a tool I could have gotten for $3 because it was MIA. What do you all think?
That kind of store is a great idea. Partners?
@Matt-if it doesn’t have something to do with drugs and breaking the law those two know nothing about it.
So, it’s a good idea to tax each other to create jobs? That’s anti-Republican and anti-American. It’s how Rome fell. Bad idea jeans.
So even if it’s cheaper to buy the product overseas taxpayers have to pay more because some legislaters are prejudice? How about they let the taxpayers deciide? This is NOT the American way. No wondere other countries hare us so much.
Iowa wants to pay triple the cost for items and then wants to pass the bill on to taxpayers. Look, we all all tax each other for jobs, but that’s not really how it works.
Finally, something that makes sense. I can get behind a bill like this. It is about time they did something to support American company’s here at home.