This bill mandates that any state agency contract involving the purchase of steel must include a provision stipulating that the steel be manufactured in the United States, provided that it is applicable to the contract. This requirement applies specifically to steel purchased using state funds or tax credits, ensuring that taxpayer money supports domestic manufacturing.

The bill introduces a new section, 8A.311C, to the Iowa Code, which outlines this requirement for state agency contracts. The intent is to promote the use of American-made steel in state-funded projects, thereby supporting local industries and economies.