U.S. Congress - H.R.679 Berry Amendment Extension Act
H.R.679 - Berry Amendment Extension Act
To prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from procuring certain items directly related to the national security unless the items are grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)
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- Short: Berry Amendment Extension Act as introduced.
- Official: To prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from procuring certain items directly related to the national security unless the items are grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States, and for other purposes. as introduced.
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2/11/2011--Introduced.Berry Amendment Extension Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to prohibit the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from procuring specified covered items directly related to national security interests (including clothing, tents, or naturaOfficial Summary
2/11/2011--Introduced.Berry Amendment Extension Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to prohibit the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from procuring specified covered items directly related to national security interests (including clothing, tents, or natural fiber products) that are not grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States, except to the extent satisfactory quality and sufficient quantity of any such product cannot be procured as and when needed. Makes additional exceptions for:(1) procurements by vessels in foreign waters,
(2) emergency procurements, and
(3) purchases for amounts not greater than the simplified acquisition threshold described in military procurement provisions. Requires the Secretary to post a notification that an exception has been applied not later than seven days after the award of the contract. Directs the Secretary to ensure that:
(1) each member of DHS's acquisition workforce who regularly participates in textile acquisition receives training on this Act's requirements, and
(2) any such training includes comprehensive information on such requirements. Requires this Act to be applied in a manner consistent with U.S. obligations under international agreements.
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Kissell Receives ‘Friend of the Textile Industry’ Award
Kissell has introduced H.R. 679, the Berry Amendment Extension Act, to require the Department of Homeland Security and all of its agencies to purchase and procure textiles made entirely in America. The bipartisan legislation, endorsed by USIFI and other ..
Kissell Receives ‘Friend of the Textile Industry’ Award
Kissell has introduced H.R. 679, the Berry Amendment Extension Act, to require the Department of Homeland Security and all of its agencies to purchase and procure textiles made entirely in America. The bipartisan legislation, endorsed by USIFI and other ..
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Rep. Kissell Receives Friend of the Textile Industry Award ...
Kissell has introduced H.R. 679, the Berry Amendment Extension Act, to require the Department of Homeland Security and all of its agencies to purchase and procure textiles made entirely in America. The bipartisan ...
Rep. Kissell Receives Friend of the Textile Industry Award ...
Kissell has introduced H.R. 679, the Berry Amendment Extension Act, to require the Department of Homeland Security and all of its agencies to purchase and procure textiles made entirely in America. The bipartisan ...
Rep. Kissell Receives Friend of the Textile Industry Award ...
Kissell has introduced H.R. 679, the Berry Amendment Extension Act, to require the Department of Homeland Security and all of its agencies to purchase and procure textiles made entirely in America. The bipartisan ...
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