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Senate BillS 3819Government Operations and Politics

Paving the Way for American Industry Act

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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This bill matters to voters because it directly impacts the "Buy American" policy, which aims to support American manufacturing and jobs. If passed, it would ensure that federal infrastructure dollars are spent on domestically produced yellow pigments for essential infrastructure like roads and airports, potentially boosting local industries and creating jobs in the chemical and paint manufacturing sectors.

Conversely, voters might also be concerned about the potential for increased costs for infrastructure projects if domestically produced yellow pigments are more expensive or if supply is limited. This could affect the overall budget for road and airport improvements. Without this bill, federal projects could continue to use imported yellow pigments, which might be cheaper or more readily available, but would not align with the goal of prioritizing American-made materials.

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PROVISION 01

Yellow organic pigments used in water-based paints for road, highway, or airport markings will immediately be considered "construction materials" under the Build America, Buy America Act.

This immediately applies Buy American requirements to a specific type of yellow road paint, favoring domestic production.

PROVISION 02

Two years after enactment, all yellow organic pigments used in any formula for road, highway, or airport surface markings will be considered "construction materials."

This expands the Buy American requirement to all yellow road marking paints after a transition period, further strengthening domestic sourcing.

PROVISION 03

Defines "produced in the United States" for these pigments to mean all manufacturing processes, from initial materials to the final synthesized pigment, must occur in the U.S.

This provides a strict standard, preventing only minor assembly in the U.S. from qualifying a product as domestically produced.

PROVISION 04

Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to update relevant guidance within 90 days of the bill's enactment.

This ensures federal agencies have clear instructions on how to implement the new requirements swiftly.

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FEB 10

Introduced in Senate

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FEB 10

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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BILL INFO

TypeSenate Bill

NumberS 3819

Congress119th

StatusIn Committee

IntroducedFeb 10, 2026

Last actionFeb 10, 2026

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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 10, 2026

Senate BillS 3819Government Operations and Politics

Paving the Way for American Industry Act

INTRODUCED FEB 10, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 10, 2026

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Introduced

In Committee

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Passed Senate

Passed House

Conference

To President

Became Law

Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed Senate
Passed House
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Yellow organic pigments used in water-based paints for road, highway, or airport markings will immediately be considered "construction materials" under the Build America, Buy America Act.

This immediately applies Buy American requirements to a specific type of yellow road paint, favoring domestic production.

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Two years after enactment, all yellow organic pigments used in any formula for road, highway, or airport surface markings will be considered "construction materials."

This expands the Buy American requirement to all yellow road marking paints after a transition period, further strengthening domestic sourcing.

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Defines "produced in the United States" for these pigments to mean all manufacturing processes, from initial materials to the final synthesized pigment, must occur in the U.S.

This provides a strict standard, preventing only minor assembly in the U.S. from qualifying a product as domestically produced.

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Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to update relevant guidance within 90 days of the bill's enactment.

This ensures federal agencies have clear instructions on how to implement the new requirements swiftly.

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Date of enactment of the Paving the Way for American Industry Act

Yellow organic pigments in water-based paints for road, highway, or airport surface markings become 'construction materials'.

2 years after the date of enactment of the Paving the Way for American Industry Act

All yellow organic pigments in all formulas for road, highway, or airport surface markings become 'construction materials'.

Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act

Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) must update relevant guidance.

GLOSSARY

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Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: A major law passed in 2021 that authorizes billions of dollars for improving America's infrastructure, including roads, bridges, public transit, and broadband.
Build America, Buy America Act (BABA): A provision within the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that requires all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in federally funded infrastructure projects to be produced in the United States.
Yellow organic pigments: Chemical compounds that provide the yellow color in paints, derived from organic (carbon-based) molecules, specifically mentioned for use in road and airport markings.
Construction materials: Materials, other than iron or steel, that are permanently incorporated into a public infrastructure project. This bill specifically adds certain yellow pigments to this category.
Surface markings: The painted lines and symbols on roads, highways, and airport runways that guide traffic and pedestrians.
Office of Management and Budget (OMB): A part of the Executive Office of the President that helps the President prepare the federal budget and oversees the management and performance of federal agencies.

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