HJRES 397 · 100th Congress · Commerce

A joint resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the people of the United States should purchase products made in the United States and services provided in the United States, whenever possible, instead of products made or services performed outside the United States.

Introduced 1987-11-03· Sponsored by Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-15]· House

Bill Progress

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Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Competitiveness.(1987-11-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the sense of the Congress that the people of the United States should purchase U.S. products and services whenever possible. Urges the President and the State Governors to issue proclamations calling upon the people to promote this policy with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Requests that leaders of civic and consumer organizations, and of the mass media, assist in: (1) promoting awareness of the importance of selecting U.S. goods and services; and (2) identifying such American goods and services, and the merchants from whom they may be acquired. Requests and encourages U.S. producers and manufacturers to make every effort to label and advertise the U.S. origin of such goods.…

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Cosponsors (20)

13 Democrats7 Republicans