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HF 4989

Materials used in covered projects required to be manufactured in the United States, and waivers provided.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jimmy Gordon

Requires cement, concrete, and steel in state-funded Minnesota projects to be Made in the United States, with waivers for unavailability, cost, or emergencies.

Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 4989

Summary of HF 4989 (2025-2026) – American-Made Materials Used in State-Funded Projects

Purpose and intent

HF 4989 would require certain materials used in state-funded public projects to be manufactured in the United States, with defined criteria for when waivers may be granted. The bill seeks to prioritize domestic sourcing for cement, concrete, and steel in eligible infrastructure and public-works projects funded by Minnesota state money.

Key provisions

  • Covered projects: The bill applies to infrastructure, transportation, housing, school, or public facility projects funded with state money in Minnesota.

  • Made in the United States standard:

    • For cement, concrete, and steel used in a covered project, the state must ensure these materials are manufactured in the United States.
    • The definition of “Made in the United States” includes that any components of cement, concrete, and steel not produced in the United States must constitute less than 5% of the total cost of those materials used in the project.

  • Waiver authority and criteria:

    • State agencies may grant waivers if any of these conditions apply:
    • No cement, concrete, or steel meeting the U.S.-made requirement is available.
    • Procuring compliant materials would increase the project cost by more than 25%.
    • An emergency requires immediate procurement and compliant materials are not readily available.
    • Agencies must publish a copy of any waiver on their website within 30 days of granting.
    • The commissioner must provide guidance on the requirement and waiver provisions to state procurement staff and update policies to include a bid preference for covered projects that commit to U.S.-made products.

  • Conflict with other laws:

    • If another state law governs procurement of these materials and conflicts with HF 4989, the bill’s provision applies only to the extent it does not conflict with the other law.

  • Effective date:

    • The act becomes effective the day after final enactment and applies to all procurement contracts authorized on or after that date.

Who is affected

  • State agencies and procurement officials engaged in awarding contracts for covered projects.
  • Contractors and suppliers of cement, concrete, and steel for state-funded projects.
  • Public project stakeholders who rely on state-funded infrastructure, housing, schools, transportation, and public facilities.

Procedural/timeline notes

  • The bill was introduced and referred to the Committee on State Government Finance and Policy (April 16, 2026).
  • Waivers, once granted, must be publicly posted within 30 days.
  • The policy guidance and bid preferences are to be developed and integrated into state procurement practices.

Overall impact

HF 4989 aims to bolster domestic manufacturing by mandating that cement, concrete, and steel used in state-funded projects be produced in the United States, subject to defined exceptions for unavailability, cost thresholds (25%), or emergencies. It introduces transparency via waiver postings and seeks to embed a preference for U.S.-made products in procurement policies. The measure could affect project budgeting and supplier markets, potentially increasing costs or reducing available non-U.S. material options unless waivers are frequently invoked.

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

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