HR 983 · 112th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Buy American at the Smithsonian Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-03-09· Sponsored by Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.(2011-03-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Buy American at the Smithsonian Act of 2011 - Bars the use of any funds under federal law to construct or alter facilities of the Smithsonian Institution unless the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution certifies that all materials used for Smithsonian construction activities and for sale in Smithsonian gift shops are produced in the United States. Exempts specified materials used for Smithsonian construction activities from inclusion in such certifications.…

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