Buy America

Apr 10 2024

Virginia Moves to Give Preference to Made in USA Goods for Government Contracts

A new law is a good start toward reinvesting more taxpayer dollars into local workers and businesses. Will other states enact their own measures?
Apr 08 2024

Take Action: It’s Time for Maine to Buy American

State lawmakers have the chance to reinvest more taxpayer money back into local workers and manufacturers. You know what to do, Mainers!
Mar 12 2024

How Does This Whole Kate Middleton Controversy Tie Into American Manufacturing?

Well, it doesn't. But there's a new EV charger factory coming to Maryland thanks to Buy America preferences, so I guess I'll blog about that instead.
Mar 08 2024

A Big Day for Buy America

President Biden reaffirmed his commitment to the policy in the State of the Union address on the same day his administration moved to finally end an overly broad waiver of Buy America that has been...
Mar 07 2024
Press Release Buy America

Massive Breakthrough for Buy America as FHWA Proposes Ending 40-Year Waiver: AAM Statement

Washington, D.C. — The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) proposed a rule on Thursday to end its blanket waiver of Buy America requirements for manufactured products. The waiver has been in...
Feb 15 2024

Buy America is Surprisingly Popular Among the Witnesses at a House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Hearing

No broad waivers should be issued for Buy America, a United Steelworkers representative argued.
Feb 14 2024

It’s Time to Fully Implement Build America, Buy America

A House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee is set to examine Buy America at a hearing on Thursday morning.
Jan 04 2024

Is Oregon’s DOT Still Going to Undercut the State’s New Buy America rule?

The state transportation department proposed a lengthy and broad waiver before the rule even took effect, but it may be rethinking its plans.
Dec 18 2023

Why is the Oregon Department of Transportation Working to Undermine a New Buy America Law?

It's time to take action, Oregon residents!
Sep 29 2023

Oregon Governor Holds Signing Ceremony for New Buy America Law

The law ensures that the Beaver State buys American-made iron, steel, and manufactured products for infrastructure projects. It's a big win for workers and manufacturers.