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MI HR0272

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/4/2010

Primary Sponsor

Lesia Liss

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Calls on the President of the United States and Congress to ensure Michigan local businesses and employees are primary beneficiaries of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds allocated to Michigan
  • Emphasizes that federal and state buy-American and domestic content requirements must be observed in utilizing recovery funds, particularly important given Michigan's manufacturing sector hardship
  • Notes that more than $1 billion in targeted ARRA assistance to Michigan should support projects utilizing local workforce and local resources to the greatest extent possible
  • Directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to the President, President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, and Michigan's congressional delegation

Legislative Description

A resolution to memorialize the President of the United States and the United States Congress to ensure that local businesses located in Michigan and their employees be the primary beneficiaries of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds appropriated to Michigan to stimulate the economy and create jobs.

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Commerce

5/4/2010

Committee Referrals

Commerce5/4/2010

Full Bill Text

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