Tribes May Get More Time Around Federal Made-in-America Rules
Published Date: 10/23/2026
Notice
Summary
Several federal agencies want to extend a special waiver that helps Indian Tribes skip certain 'made in America' rules for manufactured products. This means tribes can keep getting support without delays or extra costs tied to these rules. Comments on this proposal are open until November 23, 2026, so tribes and others can share their thoughts before it’s finalized.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Tribes may buy non‑compliant manufactured products
For Federal financial assistance agreements awarded to Indian Tribes, the Agencies propose to extend a waiver of the Build America, Buy America Act manufactured products requirement so Tribal recipients may purchase manufactured products that do not meet BABA manufacturing requirements. The extension would remain in effect through December 31, 2026.
Waiver applies regardless of award amount and to unspent funds
The proposed extension permits Tribal recipients to purchase non‑compliant manufactured products regardless of the amount of Federal financial assistance. It also states that for Federal financial assistance issued before the waiver's effective date, the waiver would apply to funds that have not yet been expended.
Agencies will use extension time for Tribal guidance and support
The Agencies say the extension is intended to allow Tribal infrastructure projects to proceed while the Agencies examine further modifications to the waiver and work to bring Tribal recipients into fuller alignment with BABA requirements through strengthened guidance, coordinated guidance, refined compliance support, training, and technical assistance.
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