Defense Primer: The Berry and Kissell Amendments

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Abstract:

Two U.S. laws require the Department of Defense (DOD) and some agencies of the Department of Homeland Security(DHS) to purchase only domestic products for certain military and nonmilitary purposes. These laws are known asthe Berry Amendment and the Kissell Amendment. Congress typically debates the Berry Amendment in thecontext of the annual National Defense Authorization Act.

Author(s):
Platzer, Michaela
Author Organization(s):
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC
Funding Organization(s):
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Research Note
Publication Date:
2021 Jan 13
Pagination:
3

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A - Approved For Public Release
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Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
national security, department of homeland security, government procurement, contracts, department of defense, governments, homeland security, law, procurement, security, united states, commerce, congress, materials, footwear, stainless steel, textiles
Creation Date:
2022 May 26
Update Date:
2022 May 26