Iowa HF688 mandates state agencies to prioritize purchasing American-made products and materials from U.S.-based businesses.

Iowa HF688 amends the state's procurement policy to require state agencies to give preference to purchasing American-made products and materials from U.S.-based businesses. This preference applies if the life cycle costs are comparable to those of foreign products. Additionally, entities receiving annual appropriations for state government administration and regulation must prioritize Iowa-made products and U.S.-made products when making purchases.

Iowa HF688 mandates state agencies to prioritize purchasing American-made products and materials from U.S.-based businesses.

Iowa HF688 amends the state's procurement policy to require state agencies to give preference to purchasing American-made products and materials from U.S.-based businesses. This preference applies if the life cycle costs are comparable to those of foreign products. Additionally, entities receiving annual appropriations for state government administration and regulation must prioritize Iowa-made products and U.S.-made products when making purchases.