Senator Tammy Baldwin is looking to prioritize American workers and businesses with her latest bill.
The Wisconsin Democrat introduced the Build America, Buy America Act with Indiana Republican Jim Banks as a way to require federal agencies to strengthen Buy America policies and close loopholes to ensure that federal investments support American businesses and workers.
Specifically, the bill would require the head of each Federal agency to submit an annual report to the Made in America Office and Congress, and that all reports be published in the Federal Register to ensure transparency and accountability.
Sen. Baldwin said of the bill, “To me, this is straightforward: When we use American tax dollars, we should be investing those dollars back into American workers, products, and businesses. I am proud to work with my Republican colleague to create some real transparency and accountability to ensure that Buy America laws are followed and American workers and American companies get the business they deserve.”
The bill is also supported by the Alliance for American Manufacturing and the United Steelworkers.
