The bill introduces a new section, 8A.311C, which mandates that any contract for projects funded with state moneys or tax credits must include a provision that requires the purchase of only products or materials manufactured in the United States, whenever feasible. This requirement aims to promote domestic manufacturing and ensure that state-funded projects support American jobs and industries.

Currently, the law already encourages the preference for American-made products and Iowa-based businesses when purchasing, provided that the life cycle costs are comparable. The new provision strengthens this by explicitly stating that contracts must prioritize U.S.-manufactured products, thereby reinforcing the commitment to support local economies and American manufacturing in state-funded projects.