HB1540

Establishing the Buy America, Buy Union Grant Program and the Buy America, Buy Union Grant Fund; and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development.

Introduced·6/3/25
Introduced Text

Establishes the Buy America, Buy Union Grant Program and Fund in Pennsylvania to provide grants for union-made vehicle procurement.

The bill establishes the Buy America, Buy Union Grant Program and Fund within the Department of Community and Economic Development. The program provides grants to political subdivisions and authorities for procuring union-made vehicles, such as buses, passenger cars, school buses, school vehicles, and trucks. Grants are limited to 20% of procurement costs. The fund is financed by various sources, including state appropriations, federal funds, and donations. The department reviews grant applications and issues annual reports detailing program operations.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

18 Yea

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15 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 17, 2025

10:00 AM

Labor & Industry (h) Hearing

History

Nov 17, 2025

House

Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)

Sep 10, 2025

House

Laid on the table

Sep 10, 2025

House

Removed from table