🏗️New Buy America Regulations for Manufactured Products Effective 2025
Buy America Requirements for Manufactured Products
Summary
This final rule amends FHWA's Buy America regulation to terminate FHWA's general waiver for manufactured products and establish Buy America requirements for manufactured products with respect to Federal-aid highway projects. The standards for applying Buy America to manufactured products are generally consistent with the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) guidance implementing the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) provisions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)).
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Highway Administration
Business Impact
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The regulations significantly impact business owners involved in projects funded by Federal-aid, as they impose compliance and regulatory requirements concerning the domestic production of manufactured products. This affects bidding processes, project costs, and supply chain dynamics. The transition periods outlined indicate forthcoming adjustments in operations for compliance.