Massachusetts bill requires state and municipal public works contracts to use U.S.-made iron, steel, and manufactured goods

Original title: An Act to promote American manufacturing

Last action · October 20, 2025: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and MeansSponsors: Jeff Roy and 6 others

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What This Bill Would Do

State and municipal agencies and authorities must include provisions in public building and public works contracts requiring all iron, steel, fabricated steel, and manufactured goods to be produced in the United States. The requirement applies to construction projects exceeding $500,000 under , subject to specific waiver exceptions and a 30-day public notice requirement. Persons found to have intentionally affixed false 'Made in America' labels are barred from state contracts.

Why it matters

Contractors bidding on public building and infrastructure projects face mandatory domestic sourcing rules and potential for mislabeling materials, while agencies must administer public comment periods for material waivers on projects.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

contractors and subcontractors on public works

Contractors must source domestic iron, steel, and manufactured goods for public projects and face contract debarment for intentional mislabeling violations.

Directly affected

state or municipal agencies

Agencies must incorporate domestic sourcing provisions into public contracts, administer 30-day public comment periods for waivers, and publish justifications.

Directly affected

domestic steel manufacturers and fabricators

Producers receive preference in public agency procurement contracts for iron, steel, and manufactured goods.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What public projects are affected by this requirement?

The requirement applies to contracts for the construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, improvement, or maintenance of a public building or public works made by a state or municipal agency, including construction projects exceeding $500,000.

Are there any exceptions where foreign materials can still be used?

Yes, a waiver can be issued if the agency head finds that domestic application is contrary to the public interest, U.S. materials are not available in sufficient quantities or satisfactory quality, or including domestic material increases the overall project cost by more than 25 percent. Additionally, projects are exempt if fewer than three U.S. steel manufacturers or fabricators submit responsive bids.

What happens if a contractor falsely claims foreign goods were made in America?

Any person determined by a court or agency to have intentionally affixed a false 'Made in America' label or misrepresented foreign goods as domestic becomes ineligible to receive any contract or subcontract with the state.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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Oct 20, 2025HouseCommittee
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
Jul 3, 2025Joint
Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
Feb 27, 2025Senate
Senate concurred
Feb 27, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

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