American Steel First Act of 2008
To require certain Federal agencies to use iron and steel produced in the United States in carrying out projects for the construction, alteration, or repair of a public building or public work, and for other purposes.
Other Bill Titles (2 more) 4/30/2008--Introduced.
American Steel First Act of 2008 - Prohibits heads of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Defense (DOD), and the Department of Transportation (DOT) from obligating or expending funds or providing financial assistance for projects for the ... moreSee Full Bill Text
Amendments
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Bill Status
| Introduced | ![]() | Voted on by House | ![]() | Voted on by Senate | ![]() | Considered By President | ![]() | Bill Becomes Law |
| April 30, 2008 |
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Blog Coverage
July 04, 2008 Bills introduced to enhance preparedness
... specifications for the certification of advanced spectroscopic portals (HR 5531), would enable DHS to buy property (HR 5743), and would require some federal agencies to use American steel when repairing US infrastructure (HR 5935).
Source: Project Disaster
July 01, 2008 Homeland Security Committee Approves Congressmanâs American Steel ...
On June 26, the US House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security approved HR 5935, Congressman Pete Viscloskyâs American Steel First Act. The Committeeâs approval is a step toward consideration of the bill in the whole House. ...
Source: Import Industry News
June 27, 2008 A Good Vote
Yesterday, the House Homeland Security Committee voted unanimously to approved HR 5935, a bill requiring certain federal agencies to use American-made steel for public works projects. Sponsored by Rep. Pete Visclosky (D-IN), ...
Source: Manufacture This








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