H.R.5935 - American Steel First Act of 2008 Sponsor: Peter Visclosky / 110th Congress

Title
110th Congress - To require certain Federal agencies to use iron and steel produced in the United States in carrying out projects for the construction, alteration, or repair of a public building or public work, and for other purposes. hidemore...
Summary
To require certain Federal agencies to use iron and steel produced in the United States in carrying out projects for the construction, alteration, or repair of a public building or public work, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
Status
The bill has passed through committee and has been put on a legislative calendar.

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American Steel by Danielle Fitts, Jun 30, 2008 (6:05am)

This bill would give American steel companies a monopoly over public projects. American steel companies argue that this is necessary because foreign steel and iron, particularly from China, cannot be guaranteed to be safe. The bill would also provide countless jobs and revitalize the American steel and iron economies. Although this may provide and unfair advantage for American companies, when the question of safety is involved it may be prudent to allow the American companies to do the job. However, I don’t think that this legislation is the correct answer. Perhaps a better answer would be better safety regulations on foreign steel and iron rather than regulating building contracts. While I support the idea of giving more jobs to Americans, I do not think this legislation is the way. Businesses survive because they are competitive, and legislation is not meant to give unfair advantages to just a few companies.

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