OMB Seeks Review of Buy American Foreign Purchase Reporting Rules
Published Date: 3/30/2026
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Summary
If you sell products to the U.S. government, you’ll keep reporting whether your items are made inside or outside the United States. This update extends the current reporting rules, helping agencies track foreign purchases and follow Buy American laws. Comments are open until April 29, 2026, and the paperwork impact stays about the same for over 23,000 businesses.
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