Amendment prohibits use of funds in contravention of the "Berry Amendment" which requires the Department of Defense to procure certain categories of products from American manufacturers including food, clothing, fabrics, stainless steel and certain tools.

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Amendment Number
547
Description
Amendment prohibits use of funds in contravention of the "Berry Amendment" which requires the Department of Defense to procure certain categories of products from American manufacturers including food, clothing, fabrics, stainless steel and certain tools.
Purpose
An amendment numbered 64 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds in contravention of section 2533a of title 10, United States Code (popularly known as the "Berry Amendment").
Congress
112
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jul 7, 2011
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Michaud amendment (A042) Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
15:19:24
Submitted Date
Jul 7, 2011
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Dec 5, 2020
Amendment 547 — Informed