Bills · HR 3933
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3933Transportation and Public Works
Paving the Way for American Industry Act
INTRO JUN 11· LAST ACTION JUN 12
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to strengthen domestic manufacturing and create jobs within the United States, specifically in the chemical and paint industries. By requiring all stages of yellow pigment production to occur in America for federally funded infrastructure projects, it reinforces the 'Buy American' policy, intending to keep federal tax dollars within the U.S. economy.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to increased production capacity for these specific pigments in the U.S., potentially leading to new jobs and economic activity. However, it could also potentially increase the cost of road marking paints if U.S.-made pigments are more expensive or if the supply chain needs to be significantly reconfigured. If it doesn't pass, existing rules for yellow pigments would continue, possibly allowing for more foreign-sourced materials in federally funded projects.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Amends the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to include specific yellow organic pigments as construction materials for 'Build America, Buy America' requirements.
This expands the scope of the Buy America requirements to a specific component used in infrastructure projects, affecting supply chains.
PROVISION 02
Requires that for these yellow pigments to be considered American-made, all manufacturing processes, from initial material combination to the final chemical reaction, must occur in the United States.
This establishes a strict definition for domestic production of these pigments, aiming to ensure comprehensive U.S. manufacturing.
PROVISION 03
Applies the new requirements immediately to pigments used in water-based paints for road, highway, or airport markings and to all formulas containing such pigments after two years.
This provides a phased implementation, allowing the industry some time to adjust for broader applicability.
PROVISION 04
Directs the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to update relevant guidance within 90 days of enactment.
This ensures that federal agencies and contractors receive clear instructions on how to comply with the new requirements.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 6
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YRS IN OFFICE
3
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSJUN 12
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
JUN 11
Introduced in House
JUN 11
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3933
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 11, 2025
Last actionJun 12, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 11, 2025
House BillHR 3933Transportation and Public Works
Paving the Way for American Industry Act
INTRODUCED JUN 11, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 12, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
6
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
