The Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) requires that all iron and steel, construction materials, and manufactured products used in federally-funded infrastructure projects are produced in the United States. This requirement, known as the "Buy America Preference" (BAP), is detailed in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Pub. L. 117-58 and 2 CFR 184.
Community Planning and Development (CPD) grantees must work closely with subrecipients, developers, and contractors to ensure that products used in HUD-funded infrastructure projects are produced in the United States as required. Resource documents on this webpage are intended to assist CPD grantees and their partners in determining if BAP applies to their specific projects.
What is the effective date of the BABA implementation?
- The effective date for BABA implementation was May 14, 2022; however, HUD approved a waiver that extended the effective date for all programs until November 14, 2022.
- HUD approved further extensions to the implementation dates through a Phased Implementation waiver that creates a schedule of when the BAP will apply to various HUD programs. For specific program application, please view the waiver here.
- HUD has separately provided a waiver for applicable by all Tribal funding recipients through May 22, 2024.