Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF687

Introduced
2/28/25  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to projects involving state moneys or tax credits.

Impact

If enacted, HF687 would reinforce and expand existing preferences for American-made products in state procurement processes. The requirement may alter the landscape of bidding for contracts related to state projects, as companies will now have to ensure compliance with this new mandate. This change could potentially limit competition by favoring suppliers who can provide U.S.-manufactured products, thereby impacting pricing and availability. Supporters of the bill argue that it would lead to a stronger domestic market and job growth, while critics may point to increased costs and reduced options for state projects due to these restrictions.

Summary

House File 687 (HF687) proposes new regulations concerning contracts funded by state moneys or tax credits, mandating that only products and materials manufactured in the United States be acquired for such projects, provided it is feasible. This directive suggests a significant shift towards prioritizing domestic manufacturing and aims to bolster local economies by encouraging the purchase of American-made goods. As per the current law, while there's an existing preference for American products based on life cycle costs, this bill goes further by requiring a clause in contracts to ensure that only American-made materials are used whenever possible in state-funded projects.

Contention

Discussions around HF687 may present contention regarding the implications of such rigorous procurement standards. Proponents assert that the bill would benefit local economies and improve job retention through the support of American manufacturing. However, opponents might raise concerns about the practicality and economic ramifications of the mandate, questioning whether it would lead to inflated costs for taxpayer-funded projects. Furthermore, the enforcement of such a requirement may burden state agencies and contractors who have to navigate the complexities of ensuring compliance while meeting project deadlines.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IA SSB1209

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations involving certain state departments, agencies, funds, and certain other entities, providing for regulatory authority, and providing for properly related matters.(See SF 557.)

IA SF550

A bill for an act relating to state and local revenue and finances by modifying sales and use taxes, the charitable conservation contribution tax credit available against individual and corporate income taxes, the water service tax, property taxes, transit funding, and local option taxes, crediting moneys to the natural resources and outdoor recreation trust fund, modifying allocations of road use tax fund moneys, making appropriations, and including effective date, retroactive applicability, and applicability provisions.(Formerly SSB 1125.)

IA SF2433

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for state government administration and regulation, including the department of administrative services, auditor of state, ethics and campaign disclosure board, offices of governor and lieutenant governor, department of inspections, appeals, and licensing, department of insurance and financial services, department of management, Iowa public employees' retirement system, public information board, department of revenue, secretary of state, treasurer of state, and utilities board. (Formerly SSB 3199.) Effective date: 07/01/2024.

IA SSB3199

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for state government administration and regulation, including the department of administrative services, auditor of state, ethics and campaign disclosure board, offices of governor and lieutenant governor, department of inspections, appeals, and licensing, department of insurance and financial services, department of management, Iowa public employees' retirement system, public information board, department of revenue, secretary of state, treasurer of state, and utilities board.(See SF 2433.)

IA HF598

A bill for an act relating to the production, processing, distribution, and marketing of agricultural products, including by providing tax credits and making appropriations.

IA HF2696

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for state government administration and regulation, including the department of administrative services, auditor of state, ethics and campaign disclosure board, offices of governor and lieutenant governor, department of inspections, appeals, and licensing, department of insurance and financial services, department of management, Iowa public employees' retirement system, public information board, department of revenue, secretary of state, treasurer of state, and utilities board.

IA SF2377

A bill for an act relating to the organization, structure, and functions of state and local governments, providing for salaries of certain state officers, making statutory corrections, resolving inconsistencies, removing ambiguities, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 3144; See SF 2416.)

IA SF2416

A bill for an act relating to the organization, structure, and functions of state and local governments, providing for salaries of certain state officers, making statutory corrections, resolving inconsistencies, removing ambiguities, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SF 2377, SSB 3144.)

IA HF2550

A bill for an act relating to the organization, structure, and functions of state and local governments, providing for salaries of certain state officers, making statutory corrections, resolving inconsistencies, removing ambiguities, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 664; See HF 2686.)

IA SSB3144

A bill for an act relating to the organization, structure, and functions of state and local governments, providing for salaries of certain state officers, making statutory corrections, resolving inconsistencies, removing ambiguities, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 2377, SF 2416.)

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.