Bill · S. 3819· Senate(119-S-3819)
Paving the Way for American Industry Act
- Introduced
- 2/10/2026
- Last activity
- 2/10/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Elissa Slotkin
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Paving the Way for American Industry Act," seeks to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. It aims to include certain yellow coloring as construction materials under the Build America, Buy America Act. The legislation specifically targets yellow organic pigments used in road, highway, or airport surface markings. It establishes a timeline for these pigments to be classified as construction materials. It also provides a specific definition for what it means for these pigments to be produced in the United States. Finally, it requires the Office of Management and Budget to update relevant guidance following enactment.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
Domestic manufacturers of chemical pigments stand to benefit from these new requirements.
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
The focus on domestic manufacturing of pigments could stimulate job growth in the U.S. chemical and industrial sectors.
Would union members be better off under this?+2
The push for domestic manufacturing often aligns with increased support for industrial labor and unionized jobs.
The opposite
Does this make trade with other countries easier?-2
The strict domestic production requirements could create trade friction or tension with international partners.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Classification of Yellow Pigments: Under Section 2(a)(1)(A), all yellow organic pigments used in water-based paints for road, highway, or airport surface markings will be considered construction materials starting on the date of enactment. This change falls under the Build America, Buy America Act.
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Expanded Coverage for Pigments: Under Section 2(a)(1)(B), the classification of yellow organic pigments as construction materials will expand to include all formulas for road, highway, or airport surface markings two years after the date of enactment.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Strict Production Requirements: Under Section 2(a)(2), the term "produced in the United States" requires that all manufacturing processes—from the initial combination of materials through the chemical reaction that results in the synthesized pigment—must occur in the United States. This includes chemical or biochemical processes that result in a new molecular structure or alter the spatial arrangement of atoms.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For Union Workers+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 2/10/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Jon HustedRepublican · Ohio