The Buy American Act in Brief Preferences for "Domestic" Supplies and Construction Materials in Federal Procurements

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. American Law Division

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Construction industry.

Public contracts.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2013

Summary:

Provides brief overview of the Buy American Act of 1933, which established a price preference for domestic end products and construction materials in Government acquisitions. Discusses coverage, exceptions, and enforcement and reporting requirements of the Buy American Act, as well as waiver pursuant to the Trade Agreements Act

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. American Law Division. Buy American Act in Brief

Publisher Number:

CRS-2014-AML-0053

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