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Support for American Industry: Local Road Paints

This act changes the rules for construction materials used in infrastructure projects like roads and airports. From now on, yellow pigments in road marking paints must be entirely produced in the United States. This aims to support local manufacturers and create jobs within the country.
Key points
All yellow pigments in road and airport marking paints must be produced in the USA, from start to finish of the chemical process.
This change applies immediately to water-based paints and to all paint formulas containing these pigments in two years.
The government will update its guidelines to ensure compliance with the new 'Buy American' rules.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3933
Sponsor: Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3]
Process start date: 2025-06-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Paving the Way for American Industry Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_3933.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-06-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All yellow pigments in road and airport marking paints must be produced in the USA, from start to finish of the chemical process.
  • This change applies immediately to water-based paints and to all paint formulas containing these pigments in two years.
  • The government will update its guidelines to ensure compliance with the new 'Buy American' rules.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Public Investments Economy Transport