HR 2974
108th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Armed Forces and National Security
Buy American
Computer software
Crime and Law Enforcement
Defense procurement
Department of Defense
Department of Homeland Security
Electronics
Equipment and supplies
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Government procurement
International Affairs
Military and naval supplies
Military communications
Military electronics
Military technology
Science, Technology, Communications
Terrorism
Keep America Secure Act
Introduced: July 25, 2003
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 15, 2003
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Jul 25, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jul 25, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1632)
Jul 25, 2003
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Keep America Secure Act - Prohibits the Secretaries of Defense and Homeland Security from purchasing any equipment that contains electronic components that are not manufactured in the United States. Allows the Secretary concerned to waive this prohibition where its application would be inconsistent with the public interest or would result in unreasonable costs to the Department of Defense or Homeland Security.
What's happening now
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Committees of jurisdiction
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