Buy America Waivers for Federal Financial Assistance
The Build America, Buy America Act requires that all of the iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in infrastructure projects are produced in the United States. Exceptions can be made by the head of a Federal agency – but first the agency must post the proposed waiver online for 15 days to allow the public to review it and submit comments. OMB’s guidance and additional resources on Initial Implementation Guidance on Application of Buy America Preference in Federal Financial Assistance Programs for Infrastructure can be found on the Office of Management and Budget’s Made-In-America website.
| Covered Agencies |
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| Agency for International Development |
| Denali Commission |
| Department of Agriculture |
| Department of Commerce |
| Department of Defense |
| Department of Education |
| Department of Energy |
| Department of Health and Human Services |
| Department of Homeland Security |
| Department of Housing and Urban Development |
| Department of the Interior |
| Department of Justice |
| Department of Labor |
| Department of State |
| Department of Transportation |
| Department of the Treasury |
| Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Environmental Protection Agency |
| General Services Administration |
| Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| National Endowment for the Humanities |
| National Science Foundation |
| Office of Personnel Management |
| Small Business Administration |
| Social Security Administration |