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PA HB897

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Eric Davanzo

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Pennsylvania Department of General Services to prioritize procurement of American-made supplies in its policies, procedures, and specifications

  • Defines "American-made" as goods produced, manufactured, mined, grown, or performed in the United States, with assembly occurring within U.S. borders

  • Allows the Secretary of General Services to exempt supplies from the prioritization requirement if they are not American-made or not available in sufficient quantities, with notice published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin

  • Provides a 30-day window for persons or businesses to file objections to exemption determinations, with appeals subject to judicial review under state administrative law

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In general provisions relating to Commonwealth Procurement Code, further providing for definitions and providing for prioritization of American-made supplies.

Last Action

Referred to State Government

3/13/2025

Committee Referrals

State Government3/13/2025

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