US SB1188 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Sponsorship: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Engrossed on July 28 2011 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-07-28 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Pending: House Oversight And Government Reform Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Summary

All-American Flag Act - Requires any flags of the United States acquired for use by the federal government to be entirely manufactured in the United States, from articles, materials, or supplies entirely grown, produced, or manufactured in the United States. Allows the head of an executive agency to waive such requirement if its application would cause unreasonable costs or delays or would adversely affect a U.S. company. Requires the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation to implement this Act. Requires this Act to be applied in a manner consistent with U.S. obligations under international agreements.

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Title

All-American Flag Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2011-07-28HouseReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2011-07-28HouseMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
2011-07-28HouseReceived in the House.
2011-07-27SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
2011-07-27SenateS.AMDT.587 Amendment SA 587 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
2011-07-27SenateS.AMDT.587 Amendment SA 587 proposed by Senator Brown OH. (consideration: CR S4969-4970; text: CR S4969-4970)In the nature of a substitute.
2011-07-27SenateMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4968-4970)
2011-07-27SenateSenate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
2011-06-14SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
2011-06-14SenateSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3773)

Same As/Similar To

HB1344 (Same As) 2011-04-08 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and Procurement Reform .

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