Build America, Buy America Act

Build America, Buy America Act

This bill requires federal infrastructure programs to provide for the use of materials produced in the United States.

Each federal agency must submit to the Office of Management and Budget and to Congress a report that identifies each federal financial assistance program for infrastructure administered by the agency and (1) identify domestic content procurement preferences applicable to the assistance, (2) assess the applicability of such requirements, (3) provide details on any applicable domestic content procurement preference requirement, and (4) include a description of the type of infrastructure projects that receive funding under the program.

Each agency shall ensure that none of the funds made available for such a program may be used for a project unless all of the iron, steel, and manufactured products used in the project are produced in the United States, subject to waivers where inconsistent with the public interest, where not produced in sufficient quantities or satisfactory quality, or where such inclusion will increase the cost of the project by more than 25%.

Bill 117 HR 2810, also known as the Build America, Buy America Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to promote the use of American-made products and materials in federally funded infrastructure projects.

The bill requires that any infrastructure project receiving federal funding must use materials that are produced in the United States, with certain exceptions for cases where American-made materials are not available or are significantly more expensive. This is intended to support American manufacturers and workers, as well as to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used to support domestic industries.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to increase transparency and accountability in the procurement process, requiring agencies to report on the use of foreign-made materials in federally funded projects. This is aimed at ensuring that federal funds are being used in a way that benefits American businesses and workers. Overall, the Build America, Buy America Act seeks to prioritize the use of American-made materials in federally funded infrastructure projects, in order to support domestic industries and create jobs for American workers.