Representatives passed two different bills that mandate theCongress and the Department of Homeland Security to purchaseonly US-made goods.The Congressional Made in America Act, introduced by Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, requires the Congress to buy goods and services made in America for the first time in nearly seven decades. Similarly, the Berry Amendment Extension Act, introduced by Congressman Larry Kissell directs the Department of Homeland Security to buy clothing, tents, and other products made in America. These two bills, unanimously passed by the House, will help in creating American jobs, and expand America's manufacturing sector, said Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the US House of Representatives.Pelosi said,in passing these bills, we reaffirm that when the US makes it in America, it creates jobs, promote its competitiveness, and lead the world economy.
News On AIR | September 16, 2010 1:51 PM
US House of Representatives passes two bills