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119-s-4393119th CongressWALLET

Build America, Buy America Compliance Act

Sponsored By: Senator Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]

Introduced

Summary

Strengthening Buy America compliance and public transparency would push federally funded infrastructure to use U.S.-made materials and require agencies to report on compliance and waivers.

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  • Agency heads would submit reports to the Made in America Office and to Congress within 60 days and annually. Reports must list federal infrastructure programs, say which meet section 70914, and give steps and timelines to achieve full implementation for programs that do not.
  • It frames a congressional policy that projects should use materials and products made in the United States by U.S. businesses and U.S. workers to create jobs, strengthen supply chains, and boost national security.
  • The bill discourages broad, general-application waivers and urges agencies to use ad hoc, product-specific waivers when justified, and it requires all Buy America waivers to be publicly posted on the Made in America Office website.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Buy America sourcing rules for contractors

If enacted, this bill would require federally assisted infrastructure projects to use U.S.-made iron, steel, construction materials, and manufactured products. This would apply to projects covered by the Build America, Buy America Act. U.S. manufacturers and workers would likely see more demand. Contractors and project sponsors could face higher costs or added procurement complexity. The change would be effective upon enactment.

Public posting of Buy America waivers

If enacted, the bill would discourage broad, agency‑wide Buy America waivers and push agencies to use product‑specific waivers for short-term market problems like availability or cost. All Buy America waivers would have to be posted on the Made in America Office website. The General Services Administration would be directed to make the public website complete and easy to use. These changes would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]

WI • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]

    IN • R

    Sponsored 4/27/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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