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The First 100 Days: Deciphering Key Provisions in the Buy American Act for Government Contractors
The Trump administration declared “Made in America” to be “an economic and national security priority of this Administration” and has taken steps through tariffs and other means to encourage American manufacturing. Companies...more
While the current Trump administration has taken multiple actions to prioritize American manufacturers and products, it is important to remember that the requirements to make a “Made in the USA” claim in your advertising has...more
Despite the deep partisan divides that exist in Washington, there is one issue that both parties seem to agree on: strengthening “Buy American” preferences when using government funds. ...more
To protect the U.S. industrial base, among other reasons, companies that sell goods to the U.S. government are required to comply with domestic source restrictions that dictate the percentage of domestic content and have the...more
Despite their many differences, Presidents Trump and Biden agree on one thing: that the Government should favor American manufacturers over foreign companies by tightening the protectionist restrictions applicable to many...more
On January 19, 2021, the domestic content restrictions of the Buy American Act (BAA) were significantly changed via a final rule (Final Rule) issued by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council. The Final Rule stemmed...more
On January 25, 2021, President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order on “Ensuring the Future is Made in All of America by All of America’s Workers,” laying his administration’s foundation for further strengthening Buy American...more
On January 25, 2021, President Biden issued a sweeping Executive Order titled “Ensuring the Future Is Made in All of America by All of America’s Workers” (Order), which is intended to be the first step toward fulfilling his...more
President Joe Biden signed on Jan. 25, 2021, executive order (EO) "Ensuring the Future Is Made in All of America by All of America's Workers," that directs a process for updating domestic preferences. This EO builds upon a...more
A recent article on this blog reported on the contents of the Senate version of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (NDAA), which had been rolled out of committee for consideration by the full Senate....more
California’s trouble-plagued Pacific Gas & Electric utility has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, listing debts of more than $51.7 billion....more
U.S. consumers notice and are more likely to buy products that are marketed as Made in USA. President Donald J. Trump proclaimed in his inaugural address that we should “follow two simple rules: Buy American and Hire...more
In This Issue: - IAB Alleviates the Anxiety of Influence - FTC Throws Made-in-the-USA Shade - ERSP Finds Whitening Claims Only Slightly Dimmed - Trump Administration Fails to Shock Public with FTC Picks - Camp Drugs’...more
During a campaign-style rally in Arizona last week, President Trump repeated his call for more products to be “Made in the USA.” Not surprisingly, the President did not address the standards that must be met in order for a...more
It has recently been reported by Reuters that President Donald Trump is looking for ways to defend American-made products by certifying legitimate U.S. goods and aggressively going after imported products unfairly sporting...more
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has scheduled a reading this week of the proposed S. 118 Reinforcing American-Made Products Act of 2017. The bill proposes to amend the Violent Crime Control...more
Navigating Private Equity Fund Limitations for Energy Infrastructure-Focused Investments - Energy infrastructure funds have emerged as a class of funds that offer investors the potential for long-term stable returns, as...more
On March 16, 2017, the Department of Commerce published a Federal Register notice requesting input on the use of American-made materials in the construction and maintenance of American pipelines. Referring to President...more
The Trump administration promises to streamline the regulatory process, dismantle burdensome regulations, and promote domestic job growth. On January 24, 2017, President Trump issued an executive order and four presidential...more
Patriotism is a hot topic in the United States. One study shows 51% of American consumers will pay higher prices to buy American made products. Not surprisingly, manufacturers actively promote products with the red, white and...more