LD890 - Buy American

(2013)

An Act To Buy American Made Products

Sponsored by Sponsored by: Sen. Troy Jackson (D – Allagash)

What is the bill?

Manufacturing in the U.S. has seen a sharp decline in recent decades, thanks to failed trade policy and companies moving production overseas. LD 890 would have required that the State of Maine spend taxpayer dollars on goods made in the USA when possible and cost-effective. This is a commonsense way to create jobs in the US and support the local economy. The Buy American bill had nearly unanimous bipartisan support but was vetoed by Governor LePage. After the veto, enough Republican Senators switched their votes to sustain the veto and defeat this bill.

What happened?

Defeated (Passed by Legislature, Vetoed by Governor LePage)

Votes