HB 2635 Summary

• Prohibits state governmental units from awarding contracts or development assistance to vendors, contractors, or applicants that perform work outside the United States.

• Requires all vendors submitting bids, contracts, or development assistance applications to certify that services will be performed within the United States.

• Mandates contract termination for noncompliance if work shifts overseas during the contract period, with penalties equal to the amount paid for work performed outside the United States.

• Bars violators from receiving any state contracts or development assistance for five years following determination of a violation.

• Allows state governmental units to bring civil actions in state or federal court to enforce the article, with courts awarding reasonable attorney fees and costs to the prevailing state unit.