Again, what I am suggesting in this amendment is that when a contractor submits a bid, that contractor has to say what percentage of the work will be done in the United States and it be a matter of high importance, not the only consideration, but a matter of high importance for the Defense Department. We do not suggest and we make clear that it would be waived for countries where we have agreements or memoranda of understanding. So I think it makes sense. I hope that the motion to table will be rejected.
Lateefah Simon: “Again, what I am suggesting in this amendment is that when a contractor submits a bid, that contractor has to say what…”
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Discussing an amendment related to contractor bids and domestic work requirements.
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