Wisconsin public purchases and contracts would favor U.S.-made materials

State agencies would buy materials made in the United States to the greatest extent, even when other offers differ. The requirement would cover state purchases of materials. The requirement would not apply when federal law, a treaty, or another international agreement prohibits it. Purchases for resale or making goods for commercial sale would be exempt, as would stationery and printing materials. Purchasing officials could allow an exception when U.S.-made materials are not available in sufficient or reasonably available quantities.

The state would require contractors to use U.S.-made materials in covered public construction contracts. Covered contracts would involve building, repairing, or modifying state public works or public improvement projects. The requirement would not apply when federal law, a treaty, or another international agreement prohibits it.

Local governments would require contractors to use U.S.-made materials in their public contracts. Covered local governments would include cities, counties, and school districts. Their public contracts would cover construction, repairs, and supplying materials. The requirement would not apply when federal law, a treaty, or another international agreement prohibits it. The materials would need to meet the definition of U.S.-made materials referenced in Wisconsin law.