Date: June 21, 2019
Subject: Imposing Even Greater Taxpayer Costs through Protectionist Procurement Mandates
Description: The Bost (R-IL) amendment to the continuing appropriations and health extenders bill raises taxpayer costs by forcing federal agencies to comply with even more stringent "buy-American" requirements when procuring materials for infrastructure projects. ACU supports the principles of free trade while always taking into account direct and credible national security considerations and we recognize that the President's ability to negotiate bilateral, reciprocal trade agreements can reduce trade barriers, expand free trade and lower consumer costs in both countries. However, ACU opposes this stringent protectionist measure which prohibits some American companies from competing in the procurement process, drives up taxpayer costs, and is solely designed to enrich select companies.
Result: Agreed to, 373-51
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