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Make in America to Sell in America Act of 2021

12/30/2022, 8:18 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6011

Bill 117 HR 6011, also known as the Make in America to Sell in America Act of 2021, aims to promote domestic manufacturing and job creation by requiring that certain products purchased by the federal government be made in the United States. The bill specifically targets products that are sold to the federal government for use in infrastructure projects, such as steel, iron, and other manufactured goods.

Under the provisions of the bill, federal agencies would be required to give preference to American-made products when making purchasing decisions. This would help support American manufacturers and workers, as well as strengthen the country's supply chain resilience.

The bill also includes measures to increase transparency and accountability in federal procurement processes, ensuring that American taxpayers' dollars are being used to support domestic industries. Additionally, the bill aims to address loopholes that have allowed foreign-made products to be sold to the federal government under the guise of being American-made. Overall, the Make in America to Sell in America Act of 2021 seeks to bolster the domestic manufacturing sector, create jobs, and promote economic growth by prioritizing American-made products in federal procurement processes.

Congressional Summary of HR 6011

Make in America to Sell in America Act of 2021

This bill requires certain actions to identify critical goods and establish minimum domestic content requirements.

Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Commerce to publish an annual report that identifies finished and intermediate goods that are critical for U.S. national security or the protection of the industrial base.

Additionally, the bill establishes a minimum domestic content requirement for those covered goods identified in Commerce's report. A covered good may not be introduced for sale in the United States unless the domestic value content of the good is more than 50%, with limited exceptions. The President may waive this requirement under specified circumstances.

Further, the bill establishes enforcement provisions, including civil penalties and investigations by the U.S. International Trade Commission.

Current Status of Bill HR 6011

Bill HR 6011 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 17, 2021. Bill HR 6011 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 17, 2021.  Bill HR 6011's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. as of November 18, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6011

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6011

Primary Policy Focus

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative remedies
- Buy American requirements
- Civil actions and liability
- Congressional oversight
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Industrial policy and productivity
- Manufacturing
- Retail and wholesale trades
- Trade restrictions

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6011

Make in America to Sell in America Act of 2021
Make in America to Sell in America Act of 2021
To require certain manufactured goods introduced for sale in the United States to have a domestic value content of more than 50 percent, and for other purposes.

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