Vetoed by Governor Chris Christie

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires certain contracts to only be used for products made in the United States.

Highlights:

• Requires that an entity under the Board of Education use only products manufactured in the United States, pursuant to the following (Secs. 1-4):

• The manufactured product must be comprised of mostly iron or steel;

• Most of its manufacturing took place within the United States; and

• The total cost of mining, manufacturing or other production processes does not exceed 20% of the fair market value.

• Authorizes the board to take the following actions against a contractor that knowingly uses or supplies procured products not manufactured in the United States (Secs. 1-4):

• Suspend a contract for up to 3 years; and

• Recover damages up to twice the cost of prosecution

• Exempts the following products from the provisions in this bill (Secs. 1-4)

• Components of or replacements to equipment or systems that were contracted prior to the date of a proposed waiver;

• Pre-assembled products in the information-technology, computer science, or digital media industries that are imported from another country; or

• Any satellite, cable television, or broadband communication services.

Full Bill Text