Senator Announces Bill to Create Website to Catalog Federal 'Buy American' Waivers
Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., on Aug. 25 announced the BuyAmerican.gov Act, which would direct the General Services Administration to create a website where the public can view every “Buy American” waiver that federal agencies employ to “skirt” domestic procurement requirements,…
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Murphy’s office said. The website would also list the contact information for contracting agencies. “For years, the government has operated in secrecy to improperly ignore rules that they must purchase American-made goods,” Murphy said in a statement. “Every single time a federal agency sends a contract overseas, it means fewer jobs here at home.” The bill would also require agencies to report on the implementation of and compliance with “Buy American” laws, Murphy’s office said.