Congresswoman Tenney’s FORKS Made in America Act Passes House

Cleveland, NY – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today announced that her legislation, which would require the Department of Defense to purchase domestically produced stainless-steel flatware and dinnerware, was included in the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, which passed the House of Representatives on December 11, 2024. 

Since Rep. Tenney’s first term in 2017, she has been at the forefront of efforts to include stainless steel flatware under the Berry Amendment. Originally enacted during World War II, the Berry Amendment mandates that the Department of Defense purchase certain goods exclusively from domestic sources as long as they are available in sufficient quantity and at a fair market price. 

“The FORKS Made in America Act strengthens the Berry Amendment by including stainless steel flatware and dinnerware, providing a much-needed boost to our domestic flatware industry,” said Congresswoman Tenney. “This legislation will significantly benefit American manufacturers like Sherrill Manufacturing in Central New York. I am thrilled that this legislation was included in the FY25 NDAA and look forward to seeing it strengthen New York’s manufacturing sector and support our regional economy.”

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