# States Strengthen Domestic Procurement Requirements

In 2026, multiple U.S. state legislatures including Michigan, Ohio, North Carolina, Massachusetts, and Oklahoma enacted or proposed a total of 233 bills focused on strengthening domestic procurement requirements. These legislative efforts primarily target the use of domestically produced steel, iron, and timber in public works projects to support national security and economic competitiveness. States are increasingly restricting procurement from foreign adversaries and aligning their policies with federal guidance. Additionally, states are leveraging funding mechanisms and tax credits to enforce compliance with these domestic sourcing mandates.

- Procurement professionals should anticipate increased demand for contractors and suppliers specializing in domestically produced construction materials, particularly steel, iron, and timber.
- Contractors must ensure compliance with evolving state-level procurement policies that may restrict foreign-sourced materials, impacting supply chain strategies.
- Organizations involved in public works projects should evaluate opportunities arising from state incentives such as tax credits and funding tied to domestic procurement.
- This trend signals a growing emphasis on supply chain security and economic competitiveness at the state level, requiring procurement teams to stay informed on legislative developments across multiple states.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 18, 2026

### Government Entities
- Michigan Legislature
- Ohio Legislature
- North Carolina Legislature
- Massachusetts Legislature
- Oklahoma Legislature

### Sources
- [State Domestic Procurement Requirements: 2026 Legislative Trends | MultiState](https://www.multistate.us/insider/2026/9/18/states-expand-domestic-procurement-requirements-for-steel-iron-and-timber) - MultiState