Amendment expresses the sense of Congress that, to the greatest extent practicable, equipment and products purchased with funds made available under the bill should be American-made; and prohibits contracts or subcontracts to any person who intentionally affixes "Made in America" labels or other similar inscriptions to products not made in the United States.

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Amendment Number
49
Description
Amendment expresses the sense of Congress that, to the greatest extent practicable, equipment and products purchased with funds made available under the bill should be American-made; and prohibits contracts or subcontracts to any person who intentionally affixes "Made in America" labels or other similar inscriptions to products not made in the United States.
Purpose
An amendment to require compliance with the "Buy American Act;" notify recipients of assistance concerning the purchase of American-made equipment and products; and prohibit contracts with any person who intentionally affixes a "Made in America" inscription to a product that is not made in the United States.
Congress
106
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Apr 21, 1999
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Traficant amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
12:50:42
Submitted Date
Apr 21, 1999
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 49 — Informed