Congresswoman Claudia Tenney has announced the inclusion of her legislation in the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, which was passed by the House of Representatives on December 11, 2024. The legislation mandates that the Department of Defense purchase stainless steel flatware and dinnerware produced domestically.
Since her first term in 2017, Rep. Tenney has advocated for including stainless steel flatware under the Berry Amendment. This amendment, originally enacted during World War II, requires the Department of Defense to buy certain goods exclusively from domestic sources if they are available in sufficient quantity and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,” stated 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.”
