Wisconsin governments would require American-made materials for purchases and contracts

State agencies would buy materials manufactured to the greatest extent in the United States. The requirement covers state material purchases. Wisconsin's Department of Administration would define how much manufacturing must occur in the United States. The requirement would not apply when federal law, a treaty, or another international agreement prohibits it. Listed exceptions cover commercial resale or production, stationery and printing materials, and American-made materials that are not available in sufficient or reasonably available quantities. An exception also applies when Wisconsin's Department of Administration finds that the vendor's home country or region does not favor its own vendors in government purchases.

The state would require contractors to use materials manufactured in the United States. The requirement covers state contracts to build, repair, or modify public works or public improvement projects. The requirement would not apply when federal law, a treaty, or another international agreement prohibits it. An exception also applies when Wisconsin's Department of Administration finds that the vendor's home country or region does not favor its own vendors in government purchases.

Local governments would require contractors to use materials manufactured in the United States. Covered local governments include cities, counties, and school districts. Public contracts include construction, repairs, and supplies. The requirement would not apply when federal law, a treaty, or another international agreement prohibits it.