Made in America Policy (E.O. 14005)

Summary

Makes the government buy more goods and services made in the United States to help American businesses and workers.

What problem does this solve?

The government sometimes buys products from other countries, which doesn't help American companies or workers as much as it could. This order creates new rules and an office to make sure the government prioritizes buying American-made goods whenever possible.

What does this order do?

Establishes a Made in America Office

Creates a new office within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to oversee and enforce 'Made in America' rules across all federal agencies.

Centralizes the waiver process

Requires agencies to get approval from the new Made in America Office before they can grant a waiver to buy foreign products, making it harder to bypass the rules.

Increases transparency of waivers

Directs the creation of a public website showing all requests to waive 'Made in America' rules and whether they were approved, so the public can see the process.

Updates 'Buy American' rules

Orders a review of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to strengthen domestic content requirements and increase price preferences for American-made products.

Requires agency reporting

Mandates that federal agencies report on their compliance with 'Made in America' laws and suggest ways to improve, ensuring accountability.

Revokes previous executive orders

Cancels several previous executive orders related to 'Buy American' policies to create a single, consistent approach.

Who does this affect?

American manufacturers and businesses
Federal government agencies
American workers

What is the real world impact?

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Strengthens the U.S. economy

Aims to boost domestic manufacturing and create jobs by directing federal spending towards American companies, strengthening the national supply chain.

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May increase government costs

Requiring the purchase of American-made goods could increase costs for taxpayers if foreign products are cheaper. This might limit the government's purchasing power.

When does this start?

This order takes effect immediately on January 25, 2021, and sets several deadlines for agencies to take action.

FAR Council Rule Proposal

Within 180 days of the order (by July 24, 2021), the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council must consider proposing new rules to strengthen 'Buy American' requirements.

Agency Report Submission

Within 180 days of the order (by July 24, 2021), each agency must submit a report on its compliance with 'Made in America' laws to the new Director.

Federal Property Recommendations

Within 180 days of the order (by July 24, 2021), the Administrator of General Services must recommend how to ensure products sold on federal property are American-made.

Waiver Information Publication

Within 45 days of the appointment of the Made in America Director, the OMB must publish the information required for waiver requests.