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A 9271

Establishes the buy American, buy union grant program and the buy American, buy union grant fund

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Bill Conrad

Summary of Bill A 9271: Establishes the Buy American, Buy Union Grant Program Purpose and IntentThe primary purpose of this bill is to create a new grant program and fund to incent

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Bill Summary · A 9271

Summary of Bill A 9271: Establishes the Buy American, Buy Union Grant Program

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of this bill is to create a new grant program and fund to incentivize and support the purchase of American-made goods and the use of unionized labor in the state. The goal is to boost domestic manufacturing, protect American jobs, and promote fair labor practices.

Key Provisions

  • Establishes the "Buy American, Buy Union Grant Program" to provide financial assistance to businesses, non-profits, and government entities that commit to purchasing American-made products and materials, as well as using unionized labor for projects and services.
  • Creates the "Buy American, Buy Union Grant Fund" to serve as the funding source for the grant program. The fund would be capitalized through annual appropriations in the state budget.
  • Sets eligibility criteria for grant applicants, including requirements around the percentage of American-made content and unionized labor used.
  • Directs the state's economic development agency to administer the grant program, establish application procedures, and award funding on a competitive basis.
  • Requires grant recipients to maintain records and submit reports demonstrating compliance with program rules.
  • Authorizes the state to recoup grant funds if recipients fail to meet their commitments.

Affected Parties

The primary beneficiaries of this bill would be:
- Domestic manufacturers and suppliers of American-made goods
- Labor unions and their members
- Businesses, non-profits, and government agencies seeking funding to support "Buy American, Buy Union" procurement practices

The costs of the grant program would be borne by the state government and, ultimately, taxpayers.

Timeline and Procedure

This bill was introduced in the state legislature on November 21, 2025 and has been referred to the Committee on Economic Development for further consideration. If passed by the legislature and signed into law by the governor, the grant program would likely launch within 6-12 months, with the first round of applications and awards following soon after.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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