Murphy Introduces 21st Century Buy American Act to Support American Manufacturers

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Today, while visiting Ansonia, Connecticut's American Precision Manufacturing, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) announced the introduction of his 21st Century Buy American Act. The 21st Century Buy American Act will strengthen existing Buy American standards to ensure that the U.S. government prioritizes the purchase of American-made goods. The legislation will comprehensively reform the outdated Buy American Act, which were signed into law more than 80 years ago.

"Instead of investing in our own manufacturers, the United States has shipped money and jobs overseas -- a whopping $177 billion in just the last 8 years alone. Enough is enough. It's no surprise that a bill passed into law more than 80 years ago has failed to keep up with changing times, but it's about time we do something to fix it. The 21st Century Buy American Act is a commonsense way to update the law and put American workers and businesses first," said Murphy.

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