An amendment to add a new section prohibiting use of funds for a transportation project unless all contracts carried out within the scope of the applicable National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 finding, determination, or decision are Buy America compliant. If the Secretary finds that such a requirement is not in the public interest, this requirement can be waived, but only if the designation is justified and made available for public comment 30 days before the waiver takes effect.
What it does: Adds Sec. 417. None of the funds made available by this Act and administered by the Department of Transportation may be used on a transportation project unless all contracts carried out within the scope of the applicable National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 finding, determination, or decision are Buy America compliant. If the Secretary finds that such a requirement is not in the public interest, this requirement can be waived, but only if the designation is justified and made available for public comment 30 days before the waiver takes effect at the end of the bill
Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA)What it changes
1 change to H.R. 4745
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Adds Sec. 417. None of the funds made available by this Act and administered by the Department of Transportation may be used on a transportation project unless all contracts carried out within the scope of the applicable National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 finding, determination, or decision are Buy America compliant. If the Secretary finds that such a requirement is not in the public interest, this requirement can be waived, but only if the designation is justified and made available for public comment 30 days before the waiver takes effect at the end of the bill
Adds a sectionInserted: Sec. 417. None of the funds made available by this Act and administered by the Department of Transportation may be used on a transportation project unless all contracts carried out within the scope of the applicable National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 finding, determination, or decision are Buy America compliant. If the Secretary finds that such a requirement is not in the public interest, this requirement can be waived, but only if the designation is justified and made available for public comment 30 days before the waiver takes effect.
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At the end of the bill, before the short title, insert the following:
Sec. 417. None of the funds made available by this Act and administered by the Department of Transportation may be used on a transportation project unless all contracts carried out within the scope of the applicable National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 finding, determination, or decision are Buy America compliant. If the Secretary finds that such a requirement is not in the public interest, this requirement can be waived, but only if the designation is justified and made available for public comment 30 days before the waiver takes effect.
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House amendment offered
June 9, 2014
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House amendment offered
June 9, 2014
House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A041) offered by Mr. Garamendi.(consideration: CR H5182-5183; text: CR H5182)
June 9, 2014 • 11:00 PM
Amendment (A041) offered by Mr. Garamendi. (consideration: CR H5182-5183; text: CR H5182)
June 9, 2014 • 11:00 PM
Mr. Latham raised a point of order against the Garamendi amendment (A041). Mr. Latham stated that the Garamendi amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
June 9, 2014 • 11:03 PM