The “bridge decree” concerning government purchases is not satisfactory for the United States and the US is demanding Congressional approval of the law that will cover all governmental purchases. The US Department of Commerce says that it is not satisfied with the decree, and the renewal of pressure by the US puts an additional weight on the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and the Congressional agenda as the country looks toward entering the DR-CAFTA agreement this summer. The bill, which died in Congress last session, must be re-introduced by legislators in the course of this session in order for it to be passed. The bill will require the government to hold open, public bidding for all government purchases exceeding US$58,000 in services or US$6,725,000 in construction.