White House issues guidelines to boost use of US-made goods in government-funded infrastructure projects
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The White House on Monday issued guidance to boost the use of U.S.-made goods including steel, iron and other construction materials, in government-funded infrastructure projects.
The «Buy America» binding guidance, first proposed in February, was finalized by the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) after receiving nearly 2,000 public comments.
OMB said the final guidance directed by Congress under the $1 trillion 2021 infrastructure law «will bolster American businesses, workers, and economic growth.»
The infrastructure law significantly expanded standards to require government-funded infrastructure projects use more U.S.-made iron, steel, construction materials and manufactured products.
The OMB guidance sets manufacturing standards for plastic and polymer-based products, glass including optic glass, lumber, engineered wood, drywall, fiber optic cable and optical fiber.
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The infrastructure law includes $110 billion for roads, bridges and major projects; $66 billion for rail; $55 billion for water infrastructure and $42 billion in broadband infrastructure grants.
OMB added engineered wood but opted not to include some additional construction materials, including paint and stain, and bricks. To qualify manufactured products must be U.S. manufactured and the cost of domestic-made components must exceed 55% of the cost of all components.
In an event held in the East Room of the White House on Nov. 2, 2022, U.S. President Joe Biden addresses the topics of job training, infrastructure jobs, and advancements in broadband, construction, and manufacturing.
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