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John Garamendi: Mr. Secretary, will you commit to review and modify the Federal Highway Administration's 1983 nationwide waiver…

On the recordMarch 24, 2021
Mr. Secretary, will you commit to review and modify the Federal Highway Administration's 1983 nationwide waiver exempting all 'manufactured products' from 'Buy America' requirements?
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California

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Garamendi urges review of a waiver affecting domestic manufacturing in federal projects.

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